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Title: A Dream of the North Sea
Note: Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "A Dream of the North Sea" by James Runciman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story likely revolves around themes of adventure, sacrifice, and the struggles of seafaring life as it explores the experiences of a group of missionaries and the fishermen they aim to help. The central character appears to be Lewis Ferrier, a young doctor drawn into the perilous world of the North Sea fishermen, alongside Marion Dearsley and her aunt, Mrs. Walton. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a fierce storm at sea that creates a backdrop for both physical and emotional challenges faced by the characters. Ferrier is aboard a yacht, navigating danger while grappling with his commitment to alleviate the suffering of the fishermen. The narrative highlights his encounters with the resilient crew and other passengers who face life's fragility head-on, lending a focus on camaraderie, courage, and the ethical quest to do good in the harsh reality of the sea. Through compelling descriptions and character interactions, the opening emphasizes the transformation Ferrier undergoes as he witnesses the struggles of the fishermen and the impact of the mission work they are undertaking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Runciman, James, 1852-1891
EBook No.: 52126
Published: May 21, 2016
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Physicians -- Fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
Subject: Shipwrecks -- Fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Fiction
Subject: Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen -- Fiction
Subject: Fishers -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Subject: North Sea -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Dream of the North Sea
Note: Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "A Dream of the North Sea" by James Runciman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story likely revolves around themes of adventure, sacrifice, and the struggles of seafaring life as it explores the experiences of a group of missionaries and the fishermen they aim to help. The central character appears to be Lewis Ferrier, a young doctor drawn into the perilous world of the North Sea fishermen, alongside Marion Dearsley and her aunt, Mrs. Walton. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to a fierce storm at sea that creates a backdrop for both physical and emotional challenges faced by the characters. Ferrier is aboard a yacht, navigating danger while grappling with his commitment to alleviate the suffering of the fishermen. The narrative highlights his encounters with the resilient crew and other passengers who face life's fragility head-on, lending a focus on camaraderie, courage, and the ethical quest to do good in the harsh reality of the sea. Through compelling descriptions and character interactions, the opening emphasizes the transformation Ferrier undergoes as he witnesses the struggles of the fishermen and the impact of the mission work they are undertaking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Runciman, James, 1852-1891
EBook No.: 52126
Published: May 21, 2016
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Physicians -- Fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
Subject: Shipwrecks -- Fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Fiction
Subject: Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen -- Fiction
Subject: Fishers -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Subject: North Sea -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.