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Title: The Cruise of the Dolphin

Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Susan L. Farley, and David Widger

Summary: "The Cruise of the Dolphin" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a charming narrative that falls within the category of youth fiction, reflecting the adventures and challenges faced by a group of boys during the late 19th century. The story captures the essence of childhood aspirations, exploring themes of friendship, adventure, and the sea, as the narrator, Tom Bailey, recounts his dreams and experiences as a Rivermouth boy, longing for maritime escapades. The plot centers on Tom Bailey and his friends, who dream of adventure on the water and collectively purchase a small sailboat named the Dolphin. Their excitement leads them on a planned cruise to Sandpeep Island, where they intend to fish and enjoy a picnic. However, their adventure takes a tragic turn when a storm strikes, leading to Binny Wallace, one of the boys, drifting out to sea. The gripping narrative explores the harrowing moments of the storm, the boys’ desperation, and their eventual return to town, where they must confront the profound loss of their friend. Aldrich skillfully blends elements of youthful innocence with the stark realities of nature, making the story both a celebration of childhood and a poignant reminder of its fragility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907

EBook No.: 1757

Published: May 1, 1999

Downloads: 71

Language: English

Subject: Boats and boating -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Cruise of the Dolphin

Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Susan L. Farley, and David Widger

Summary: "The Cruise of the Dolphin" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a charming narrative that falls within the category of youth fiction, reflecting the adventures and challenges faced by a group of boys during the late 19th century. The story captures the essence of childhood aspirations, exploring themes of friendship, adventure, and the sea, as the narrator, Tom Bailey, recounts his dreams and experiences as a Rivermouth boy, longing for maritime escapades. The plot centers on Tom Bailey and his friends, who dream of adventure on the water and collectively purchase a small sailboat named the Dolphin. Their excitement leads them on a planned cruise to Sandpeep Island, where they intend to fish and enjoy a picnic. However, their adventure takes a tragic turn when a storm strikes, leading to Binny Wallace, one of the boys, drifting out to sea. The gripping narrative explores the harrowing moments of the storm, the boys’ desperation, and their eventual return to town, where they must confront the profound loss of their friend. Aldrich skillfully blends elements of youthful innocence with the stark realities of nature, making the story both a celebration of childhood and a poignant reminder of its fragility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Aldrich, Thomas Bailey, 1836-1907

EBook No.: 1757

Published: May 1, 1999

Downloads: 71

Language: English

Subject: Boats and boating -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.