Captain John Crane, 1800-1815 by Thomas Wallace Knox
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| Author | Knox, Thomas Wallace, 1835-1896 |
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| Illustrator | Boutwood, Charles Edward, 1860-1937 |
| LoC No. | 13005731 |
| Title | Captain John Crane, 1800-1815 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Captain John Crane, 1800-1815" by Thomas W. Knox is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the life and experiences of Captain John Crane, detailing his journey from a modest upbringing in New Hampshire to the tumultuous world of maritime adventures and challenges during the early 1800s. The book aims to illuminate early 19th-century life at sea and the conflicts that arose from the tensions between the United States and Great Britain. The opening of the story introduces us to John Crane, who reflects on his bashful nature despite his assertive role as a sea captain. It recounts his early life, familial background, and his longing for a seafaring life, prompting him to leave home with a friend to seek a life on the ocean. As Crane prepares for his journey, he grapples with emotions tied to leaving his family, presenting a contrast between his ambitious outlook and the affection he bears for his parents. Finally, he and his companion David Taylor undertake a challenging walk to Boston, where they hope to secure positions on a ship, setting the stage for adventures and trials at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- History -- War of 1812 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61715 |
| Release Date | Mar 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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