The Young Trawler by R. M. Ballantyne
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| Author | Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
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| Title | The Young Trawler |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "The Young Trawler" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of young Billy Bright, a fisher-boy from Yarmouth, who embarks on his first fishing trip at sea aboard the "Evening Star", under the watchful eye of his father, David Bright, and the friendly mate, Joe Davidson. The novel portrays the struggles and adventures of fishermen and their families as well as the camaraderie of the fishing community. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Billy and his setting as he prepares for his maiden voyage, filled with pride for being part of the crew. The narrative describes the emotional farewells of the fisher-folk with their loved ones and provides a glimpse into their simple yet vigorous lives. As Billy boards the fishing smack, dressed in his new suit, he begins to understand the realities of sea life, the labor involved, and the challenges he will face ahead. The opening chapters establish a vivid backdrop of the fishing industry and the personal dynamics within a family, setting the stage for Billy's growth and the themes of resilience and adventure that will develop throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Rescues -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Death -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Temperance -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fishers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21713 |
| Release Date | Jun 6, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 72 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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