"Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea by Morgan Robertson

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Author Robertson, Morgan, 1861-1915
Title "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea
Note Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents "Where angels fear to tread" -- The brain of the battle-ship -- The wigwag message -- The trade-wind -- Salvage -- Between the millstones -- The battle of the monsters -- From the royal-yard down -- Needs must when the devil drives -- When Greek meets Greek -- Primordial.
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Summary "Where Angels Fear to Tread" and Other Stories of the Sea by Morgan Robertson is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work delves into various maritime themes, exploring the lives of sailors, the challenges they face, and the unique characters that populate the sea. Each tale invites the reader into a world of adventure, conflict, and nautical camaraderie, highlighting both the beauty and peril of life at sea. The opening of the titular story introduces us to the "Almena", a ship preparing for departure. The scene unfolds with a shipping-master recruiting a mismatched crew of "townies" who mistakenly believe they are signing on for a more favorable voyage than what is actually in store for them. As tensions rise and misunderstandings unfold, we witness the chaos that ensues when the sailors, primarily inexperienced and underprepared for the harsh realities of life at sea, clash with the ship's mates in a violent confrontation. The narrative sets the tone for a story filled with irony and dark humor about the complexity of human interactions aboard a ship, establishing Robertson’s keen observation and critique of both the maritime experience and the vividly drawn characters involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Sea stories, American
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EBook-No. 23539
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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