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Title:
The Shellback's Progress
In the Nineteenth Century
Note: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Shellback's Progress" by Walter Runciman is a collection of nautical tales written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the lives and adventures of sailors during the 19th century, focusing on various characters that embody the spirit of maritime life, including their camaraderie and struggles against the elements. It aims to capture the essence of seafaring while reflecting on the changes in the maritime profession as the era progressed. The opening of the work introduces readers to the bustling scene of a port with a fleet of sailing vessels preparing to set out to sea. It paints a vivid picture of the sailors aboard, contrasting the camaraderie and rivalries between different classes of sailors, particularly between the apprentices of collier vessels and their more "refined" counterparts. A disagreement between the young crew members leads to a humorous yet chaotic celebration as they prepare for their journeys, showcasing both the bonds of friendship and the harsh realities of seafaring life. The narrative sets the tone for the tales that follow, promising a blend of adventure, humor, and a candid portrayal of sailors' lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Runciman, Walter Runciman, Baron, 1847-1937
EBook No.: 22794
Published: Sep 28, 2007
Downloads: 54
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Shellback's Progress
In the Nineteenth Century
Note: Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by StevenGibbs and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Shellback's Progress" by Walter Runciman is a collection of nautical tales written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the lives and adventures of sailors during the 19th century, focusing on various characters that embody the spirit of maritime life, including their camaraderie and struggles against the elements. It aims to capture the essence of seafaring while reflecting on the changes in the maritime profession as the era progressed. The opening of the work introduces readers to the bustling scene of a port with a fleet of sailing vessels preparing to set out to sea. It paints a vivid picture of the sailors aboard, contrasting the camaraderie and rivalries between different classes of sailors, particularly between the apprentices of collier vessels and their more "refined" counterparts. A disagreement between the young crew members leads to a humorous yet chaotic celebration as they prepare for their journeys, showcasing both the bonds of friendship and the harsh realities of seafaring life. The narrative sets the tone for the tales that follow, promising a blend of adventure, humor, and a candid portrayal of sailors' lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Runciman, Walter Runciman, Baron, 1847-1937
EBook No.: 22794
Published: Sep 28, 2007
Downloads: 54
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.