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LoC No.: 08029740
Title: The Sandman: His Sea Stories
Note: Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The September-gale story -- The fire story -- The porpoise story -- The seaweed story -- The flying-fish story -- The log-book story -- The shark story -- The Christmas story -- The sounding story -- The teak-wood story -- The stowaway story -- The albatross story -- The derelict story -- The lighthouse story -- The runaway story -- The Trafalgar story -- The cargo story -- The privateer story -- The race story -- The pilot story -- The driftwood story.
Credits:
Produced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Joseph Cooper and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Sandman: His Sea Stories" by William John Hopkins is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives center around the adventures of the brig "Industry", focusing on Captain Solomon and the young boys, Jacob and Sol, as they embark on seafaring adventures filled with various encounters and maritime life. Each tale celebrates the wonders of the sea, offering whimsical and educational insights for young readers. The opening of the collection sets the stage by introducing the little city where the brig "Industry" sails from, hinting at the passage of time as the wharf falls into disuse. The narrative begins with the "Industry"'s return from a long voyage, showcasing the excitement of Captain Solomon and the crew reuniting with their families. The introduction hints at themes of adventure and the allure of the sea, as well as elements of stormy weather that will unfold. Moreover, it establishes the boys’ curiosity and enthusiasm about maritime life, suggesting that the adventures and stories that follow will delve into various fascinating aspects of life at sea, providing both entertainment and a sense of wonder for its young audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hopkins, William John, 1863-1926
Illustrator: Horne, Diantha W.
EBook No.: 28748
Published: May 10, 2009
Downloads: 51
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Ships -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 08029740
Title: The Sandman: His Sea Stories
Note: Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: The September-gale story -- The fire story -- The porpoise story -- The seaweed story -- The flying-fish story -- The log-book story -- The shark story -- The Christmas story -- The sounding story -- The teak-wood story -- The stowaway story -- The albatross story -- The derelict story -- The lighthouse story -- The runaway story -- The Trafalgar story -- The cargo story -- The privateer story -- The race story -- The pilot story -- The driftwood story.
Credits:
Produced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Joseph Cooper and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Sandman: His Sea Stories" by William John Hopkins is a collection of children's stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives center around the adventures of the brig "Industry", focusing on Captain Solomon and the young boys, Jacob and Sol, as they embark on seafaring adventures filled with various encounters and maritime life. Each tale celebrates the wonders of the sea, offering whimsical and educational insights for young readers. The opening of the collection sets the stage by introducing the little city where the brig "Industry" sails from, hinting at the passage of time as the wharf falls into disuse. The narrative begins with the "Industry"'s return from a long voyage, showcasing the excitement of Captain Solomon and the crew reuniting with their families. The introduction hints at themes of adventure and the allure of the sea, as well as elements of stormy weather that will unfold. Moreover, it establishes the boys’ curiosity and enthusiasm about maritime life, suggesting that the adventures and stories that follow will delve into various fascinating aspects of life at sea, providing both entertainment and a sense of wonder for its young audience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Hopkins, William John, 1863-1926
Illustrator: Horne, Diantha W.
EBook No.: 28748
Published: May 10, 2009
Downloads: 51
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Ships -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.