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Title: The Coxswain's Bride; also, Jack Frost and Sons; and, A Double Rescue
Note: Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Coxswain's Bride" by R.M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Robert Massey, affectionately known as Sturdy Bob, who serves as the coxswain of the Greyton lifeboat. The plot touches on his life at sea, his love for a local fisher-girl named Nellie, and the challenges they face within the context of maritime adventures and heroism. The opening of the novel introduces us to the protagonist, Bob Massey, on a serene September evening with his bride-to-be, Nellie Carr. As they enjoy each other's company, Bob reflects on their impending marriage. The tranquility is disrupted by a call to duty when they learn of an impending storm, leading Bob to prepare for a potential rescue mission with his lifeboat crew. The narrative hints at the action to follow, introducing themes of bravery, love, and sacrifice as Bob and his crew navigate challenges posed by the sea. The impending storm sets the stage for the heroic endeavors that will unfold in the lifeboat, emphasizing both the peril and camaraderie in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
EBook No.: 21725
Published: Jun 7, 2007
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Winter -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Charity -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Coxswain's Bride; also, Jack Frost and Sons; and, A Double Rescue
Note: Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Coxswain's Bride" by R.M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Robert Massey, affectionately known as Sturdy Bob, who serves as the coxswain of the Greyton lifeboat. The plot touches on his life at sea, his love for a local fisher-girl named Nellie, and the challenges they face within the context of maritime adventures and heroism. The opening of the novel introduces us to the protagonist, Bob Massey, on a serene September evening with his bride-to-be, Nellie Carr. As they enjoy each other's company, Bob reflects on their impending marriage. The tranquility is disrupted by a call to duty when they learn of an impending storm, leading Bob to prepare for a potential rescue mission with his lifeboat crew. The narrative hints at the action to follow, introducing themes of bravery, love, and sacrifice as Bob and his crew navigate challenges posed by the sea. The impending storm sets the stage for the heroic endeavors that will unfold in the lifeboat, emphasizing both the peril and camaraderie in their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
EBook No.: 21725
Published: Jun 7, 2007
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Winter -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Charity -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.