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Title: The Cruise of the Thetis: A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection
Note: Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Cruise of the Thetis: A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection" by Harry Collingwood is a novel set in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the adventurous escapades of two young men, Carlos Montijo and Jack Singleton, who become embroiled in the Cuban struggle for independence against Spanish rule as they aim to facilitate a covert arms delivery. The backdrop of the tale promises a blend of high-seas adventure, technical innovation, and political intrigue. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Carlos Montijo, the son of a wealthy Cuban tobacco planter, who reunites with his English friend, Jack Singleton, in London. They engage in a lively conversation over lunch where they share their current endeavors and health concerns. The plot thickens as Carlos reveals the urgency of their mission: leading an insurrection in Cuba against Spanish authorities. The two friends discuss a newly constructed yacht designed for smuggling arms, with Jack ultimately agreeing to act as its nominal owner, thus setting the stage for their thrilling involvement in a high-stakes political cause and their subsequent adventures on the open seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Collingwood, Harry, 1851-1922
Illustrator: Cuneo, Cyrus, 1879-1916
EBook No.: 21075
Published: Apr 14, 2007
Downloads: 94
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Cuba -- History -- 1810-1899 -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Cruise of the Thetis: A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection
Note: Reading ease score: 51.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Cruise of the Thetis: A Tale of the Cuban Insurrection" by Harry Collingwood is a novel set in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the adventurous escapades of two young men, Carlos Montijo and Jack Singleton, who become embroiled in the Cuban struggle for independence against Spanish rule as they aim to facilitate a covert arms delivery. The backdrop of the tale promises a blend of high-seas adventure, technical innovation, and political intrigue. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Carlos Montijo, the son of a wealthy Cuban tobacco planter, who reunites with his English friend, Jack Singleton, in London. They engage in a lively conversation over lunch where they share their current endeavors and health concerns. The plot thickens as Carlos reveals the urgency of their mission: leading an insurrection in Cuba against Spanish authorities. The two friends discuss a newly constructed yacht designed for smuggling arms, with Jack ultimately agreeing to act as its nominal owner, thus setting the stage for their thrilling involvement in a high-stakes political cause and their subsequent adventures on the open seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Collingwood, Harry, 1851-1922
Illustrator: Cuneo, Cyrus, 1879-1916
EBook No.: 21075
Published: Apr 14, 2007
Downloads: 94
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Cuba -- History -- 1810-1899 -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.