Moran of the Lady Letty by Frank Norris
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About this eBook
| Author | Norris, Frank, 1870-1902 |
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| Title | Moran of the Lady Letty |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by John Hamm, and David Widger |
| Summary | "Moran of the Lady Letty" by Frank Norris is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story begins with an intriguing mix of social events and adventure, detailing the life of Ross Wilbur, who finds himself unexpectedly drawn into a world of sailors, deception, and survival after he is shanghaied. The book explores themes of identity and transformation, particularly as Wilbur finds himself at the mercy of Captain Kitchell and the elusive Lady Letty, all while a complex relationship with the strong-willed Moran begins to form. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the affluent society of San Francisco through the lens of Ross Wilbur, who attends a debutante tea in honor of Josie Herrick. However, his plans are interrupted when he finds himself lured into a dangerous encounter with a group of sailors. After being drugged and discovering himself on the deck of a schooner, the "Bertha Millner," Wilbur learns that he has been shanghaied to sail on a fishing venture. The narrative intensifies as Wilbur navigates the rough seas and an even rougher crew, leading to encounters with the mysterious Moran, a girl with a fierce spirit and nautical proficiency. Themes of struggle and awakening take center stage as Wilbur grapples with his newfound reality, setting the stage for the unfolding adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | California -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 321 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 92 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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