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Author Chipman, William P. (William Pendleton), 1854-1937
Illustrator DeBebian, Arthur
LoC No. 08019718
Title In ship and prison : A story of five years in the Continental Navy with Captain Samuel Tucker
Original Publication United States: Saalfield Publishing Co., 1908.
Note Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Peter Becker, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
Summary "In Ship and Prison" by William Pendleton Chipman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the tumultuous experiences of Midshipman Arthur Dunn in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War, particularly his connections with Captain Samuel Tucker and the challenges they face at sea, in prison, and beyond. The opening of the narrative establishes Dunn's deep connection to the sea and his familial ties to sailing. After his mother's death, he sets out to find Captain Tucker, who was a friend of his late father. Although he initially misses Tucker, Dunn finds himself aboard the brig "Young Phoenix", commanded by a notoriously cruel captain, Weston. As the story progresses, Dunn faces challenges from the tyrannical captain and begins developing relationships with his crew, culminating in a series of conflicts, including a dramatic incident where he stands up against injustice, eventually finding himself in a British prison alongside Captain Tucker. This introduction sets the stage for a gripping tale of bravery, loyalty, and the harsh realities of naval life during a time of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Tucker, Samuel, 1747-1833 -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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