The adventures of Captain O'Shea by Ralph Delahaye Paine

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Author Paine, Ralph Delahaye, 1871-1925
LoC No. 13019330
Title The adventures of Captain O'Shea
Original Publication United States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1913.
Note Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The castaways -- The King of Trinadaro -- The liner "Alsatian" -- The branded man.
Credits Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Adventures of Captain O'Shea" by Ralph Delahaye Paine is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Captain Michael O'Shea, a young Irish-American filibuster navigating the turbulent waters of the Gulf of Mexico, carrying a cargo intended to support the Cuban struggle for independence from Spain. He faces numerous challenges, including an unruly crew of Cuban patriots and the risk of being intercepted by both the Spanish blockading fleet and the U.S. Navy. At the start of the novel, Captain O'Shea and his tugboat, the "Fearless", embark on a perilous voyage to deliver explosives to Cuba. The opening chapter sets the stage with a chaotic mix of characters: seasick Cuban patriots, a disgruntled crew, and a formidable African man named Jiminez who stirs discord. Tensions rise as Captain O'Shea navigates not only the physical dangers of the sea but also the unpredictable dynamics among his passengers. After a conflict with Jiminez, who challenges the order on board, a battle of wits ensues, hinting at the broader struggles ahead as they make their way towards their destination amidst the looming threat of military confrontation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Sea stories
Subject Seafaring life -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 73510
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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