Ran Away to Sea by Mayne Reid
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About this eBook
| Author | Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883 |
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| Title | Ran Away to Sea |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "Ran Away to Sea" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel written in the mid-19th century. It follows the story of a young boy who, despite a loving family and a comfortable home, becomes consumed by a longing for adventure and the sea, ultimately running away to join a ship where he encounters horrific conditions and a vile crew involved in the slave trade. As he navigates the harsh realities of life at sea, the protagonist grapples with his choices and the dire consequences that ensue. At the start of the narrative, the boy reflects on his decision to abandon his loving family at the tender age of sixteen, driven by an irresistible desire to explore the ocean. Within hours of embarking on the ship "Pandora", he is filled with regret as he faces severe mistreatment from the captain and crew, revealing the grim true nature of life as a sailor. The opening chapters introduce Ben Brace, a sailor who becomes the boy's protector amid the cruelty, as well as hint at the dark purpose of their voyage—engaging in the slave trade. As the protagonist realizes the ship's horrific intentions, he plots his escape, setting the stage for a harrowing exploration of survival, morality, and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Africa -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ships -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Slave trade -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23853 |
| Release Date | Dec 13, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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