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Title: John Frewen, South Sea Whaler
1904

Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Note: From: Chinkie's Flat and Other Stories.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "John Frewen, South Sea Whaler" by Louis Becke is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set aboard a whaling ship, the "Casilda", exploring the tumultuous life at sea and the relationships among its crew, primarily focusing on the conflict between Captain Ethan Keller and his second mate, John Frewen, who is portrayed as an able and determined officer. The narrative touches on themes of loyalty, mutiny, and the harsh realities of whaling life in the South Pacific. The opening of the novel introduces Captain Keller's frustration as he grapples with the loss of two boats in pursuit of a formidable sperm whale. Tension is already palpable between Keller and Frewen, as past grudges complicate their interactions amidst the backdrop of high-stakes whaling operations. As the crew deals with the dangers of the ocean and the threat of mutiny looms, the dynamics between Frewen, his half-caste boatsteerer Randall Cheyne, and Keller evolve, setting the stage for further conflict and adventure. Frewen's commitment to his profession and his crew's welfare hint at larger themes of honor and camaraderie that will likely unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Becke, Louis, 1855-1913

EBook No.: 24806

Published: Mar 11, 2008

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: Whaling -- Fiction

Subject: Oceania -- Fiction

Subject: South Pacific Ocean -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: John Frewen, South Sea Whaler
1904

Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Note: From: Chinkie's Flat and Other Stories.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "John Frewen, South Sea Whaler" by Louis Becke is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set aboard a whaling ship, the "Casilda", exploring the tumultuous life at sea and the relationships among its crew, primarily focusing on the conflict between Captain Ethan Keller and his second mate, John Frewen, who is portrayed as an able and determined officer. The narrative touches on themes of loyalty, mutiny, and the harsh realities of whaling life in the South Pacific. The opening of the novel introduces Captain Keller's frustration as he grapples with the loss of two boats in pursuit of a formidable sperm whale. Tension is already palpable between Keller and Frewen, as past grudges complicate their interactions amidst the backdrop of high-stakes whaling operations. As the crew deals with the dangers of the ocean and the threat of mutiny looms, the dynamics between Frewen, his half-caste boatsteerer Randall Cheyne, and Keller evolve, setting the stage for further conflict and adventure. Frewen's commitment to his profession and his crew's welfare hint at larger themes of honor and camaraderie that will likely unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Becke, Louis, 1855-1913

EBook No.: 24806

Published: Mar 11, 2008

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: Whaling -- Fiction

Subject: Oceania -- Fiction

Subject: South Pacific Ocean -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.