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Title: Hunting the Skipper: The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop
Note: Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Hunting the Skipper: The Cruise of the 'Seafowl' Sloop" by George Manville Fenn is a novel set in the late 19th century. The story follows two young midshipmen, Frank Murray and Richard (Dicky) Roberts, aboard the Royal Navy sloop "Seafowl" as they confront the dangers of the slave trade on the West African coast. They grapple with the oppressive heat, witty banter, and their ambitions to capture a slaver ship while navigating complex waters and shifting loyalties. The opening of the book introduces a light-hearted exchange between the two midshipmen as they brace for another dull day of patrolling in the scorching heat, filled with a sense of competition over their shared duties. As they discuss the elusive slave traders, the narrative hints at the tension and urgency of their mission. Soon a development occurs when they see a vessel in the distance, raising their hopes for an encounter. However, their initial optimism gives way to skepticism and suspicion towards their seemingly helpful guide, the American planter. As the narrative unfolds, they push deeper into the foggy waters, setting the stage for unexpected challenges ahead, while introducing key themes of trust, adventure, and moral dilemmas in the context of a perilous colonial environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator: Piffard, Harold, 1867-1938
EBook No.: 27907
Published: Jan 27, 2009
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Hunting the Skipper: The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop
Note: Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Hunting the Skipper: The Cruise of the 'Seafowl' Sloop" by George Manville Fenn is a novel set in the late 19th century. The story follows two young midshipmen, Frank Murray and Richard (Dicky) Roberts, aboard the Royal Navy sloop "Seafowl" as they confront the dangers of the slave trade on the West African coast. They grapple with the oppressive heat, witty banter, and their ambitions to capture a slaver ship while navigating complex waters and shifting loyalties. The opening of the book introduces a light-hearted exchange between the two midshipmen as they brace for another dull day of patrolling in the scorching heat, filled with a sense of competition over their shared duties. As they discuss the elusive slave traders, the narrative hints at the tension and urgency of their mission. Soon a development occurs when they see a vessel in the distance, raising their hopes for an encounter. However, their initial optimism gives way to skepticism and suspicion towards their seemingly helpful guide, the American planter. As the narrative unfolds, they push deeper into the foggy waters, setting the stage for unexpected challenges ahead, while introducing key themes of trust, adventure, and moral dilemmas in the context of a perilous colonial environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator: Piffard, Harold, 1867-1938
EBook No.: 27907
Published: Jan 27, 2009
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Great Britain. Royal Navy -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.