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Title: The Noank's Log: A Privateer of the Revolution
Note: Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Noank's Log: A Privateer of the Revolution" by William O. Stoddard is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set during the American Revolutionary War and follows the adventures of the privateer vessel "Noank" and its crew, particularly focusing on young characters like Guert Ten Eyck and Lyme Avery. Through their exploits, the narrative explores themes of patriotism, bravery, and the complex dynamics of warfare, portraying not just the battles at sea but also the sentiments of the people on land. The beginning of the novel paints a vivid picture of the early challenges faced by the American revolutionaries, emphasizing the precarious situation of the Continental Army under George Washington. It introduces key characters, including Guert, who interacts with his mother and a group of Quakers, reflecting contrasting views on the war. The opening chapters set the stage for the "Noank's" mission and include a thrilling sequence of events such as the capture of a British supply ship and the excitement of impending naval confrontations. The atmosphere is infused with anticipation and tension, indicating the novel will involve not just historical recount but personal stakes in the fabric of resistance against British rule. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stoddard, William O., 1835-1925
Illustrator: Crawford, Will, 1869-1944
EBook No.: 38523
Published: Jan 7, 2012
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Noank's Log: A Privateer of the Revolution
Note: Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Noank's Log: A Privateer of the Revolution" by William O. Stoddard is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set during the American Revolutionary War and follows the adventures of the privateer vessel "Noank" and its crew, particularly focusing on young characters like Guert Ten Eyck and Lyme Avery. Through their exploits, the narrative explores themes of patriotism, bravery, and the complex dynamics of warfare, portraying not just the battles at sea but also the sentiments of the people on land. The beginning of the novel paints a vivid picture of the early challenges faced by the American revolutionaries, emphasizing the precarious situation of the Continental Army under George Washington. It introduces key characters, including Guert, who interacts with his mother and a group of Quakers, reflecting contrasting views on the war. The opening chapters set the stage for the "Noank's" mission and include a thrilling sequence of events such as the capture of a British supply ship and the excitement of impending naval confrontations. The atmosphere is infused with anticipation and tension, indicating the novel will involve not just historical recount but personal stakes in the fabric of resistance against British rule. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Stoddard, William O., 1835-1925
Illustrator: Crawford, Will, 1869-1944
EBook No.: 38523
Published: Jan 7, 2012
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.