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Title: A Dream of the North Sea
Credits: E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "A Dream of the North Sea" by James Runciman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of North Sea fishing, exploring the life and struggles of deep-sea trawlers and the harsh realities they face. The narrative centers on a group of characters, including Lewis Ferrier, a dedicated doctor, and Marion Dearsley, who journey aboard a yacht to witness firsthand the plight of the fishermen and contribute to their well-being. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to a violent gale besieging a yacht crewed by Ferrier and others on a philanthropic mission. The wild weather reveals both the beauty and terror of the sea, setting a tense atmosphere as the characters face uncertain challenges. Among them is Marion Dearsley, whose fascination with the storm underscores her strong character. As they navigate the treacherous waters, they witness the dangers faced by the trawlers, cementing their resolve to aid the rough-hewn men enduring such relentless toil and despair. Runciman’s vivid descriptions and compelling dialogue invite readers to engage with the emotional and physical struggles of the characters right from the outset, laying a powerful foundation for the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Runciman, James, 1852-1891
EBook No.: 14432
Published: Dec 23, 2004
Downloads: 160
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
Credits: E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "A Dream of the North Sea" by James Runciman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of North Sea fishing, exploring the life and struggles of deep-sea trawlers and the harsh realities they face. The narrative centers on a group of characters, including Lewis Ferrier, a dedicated doctor, and Marion Dearsley, who journey aboard a yacht to witness firsthand the plight of the fishermen and contribute to their well-being. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to a violent gale besieging a yacht crewed by Ferrier and others on a philanthropic mission. The wild weather reveals both the beauty and terror of the sea, setting a tense atmosphere as the characters face uncertain challenges. Among them is Marion Dearsley, whose fascination with the storm underscores her strong character. As they navigate the treacherous waters, they witness the dangers faced by the trawlers, cementing their resolve to aid the rough-hewn men enduring such relentless toil and despair. Runciman’s vivid descriptions and compelling dialogue invite readers to engage with the emotional and physical struggles of the characters right from the outset, laying a powerful foundation for the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Runciman, James, 1852-1891
EBook No.: 14432
Published: Dec 23, 2004
Downloads: 160
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.