Hell's Hatches by Lewis R. Freeman
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| Author | Freeman, Lewis R. (Lewis Ransome), 1878-1960 |
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| Title | Hell's Hatches |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Hell's Hatches" by Lewis R. Freeman is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative pivots around the turbulent lives of its characters in the South Pacific, particularly focusing on Roger Whitney, a Franco-American painter, and "Slant" Allen, a flawed hero returning home in the wake of disaster. Set against a backdrop of adventure, peril, and personal demons, the story explores themes of reputation, betrayal, and the bittersweet complexities of human relationships. The opening of the book introduces us to Roger Whitney, who finds himself engulfed in a web of past revelations surrounding "Slant" Allen, a man celebrated as a hero yet shadowed by dubious deeds. As Roger grapples with his own struggles with absinthe and the weight of truth—the knowledge that he alone knows Allen's darkest secrets—he is anticipating a reckoning with the infamous figure upon his return. This tense atmosphere is further complicated by the aftermath of a catastrophic event involving a ship and a deadly plague, leaving readers poised on the edge of revelation and conflict as personal and historical narratives begin to intertwine in unforeseen ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Artists -- Fiction |
| Subject | Oceania -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44632 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 82 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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