Project Gutenberg 2005-09-24 Public domain in the USA. 139 Perry, Lawrence 1875 1954 McFall, J. V. Dan Merrithew Produced by Al Haines "Dan Merrithew" by Lawrence Perry is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around Dan Merrithew, a young tugboat mate, who is navigating both the treacherous waters of the sea and his own emotions. It weaves themes of adventure, bravery, and personal growth, set against a backdrop of maritime challenges and the spirit of the holiday season. The opening of the narrative introduces us to Dan Merrithew during a harsh night at sea as he ponders a girl he met earlier aboard a yacht, the "Veiled Ladye," who captivated his attention. As he continues his duties on the tugboat "Hydrographer," we see glimpses of his character, marked by strength and a sense of humor, as he grapples with his thoughts of the girl and the idea of fate. A shift in emotion occurs as Christmas approaches, leading him to consider what it really means to celebrate the holiday spirit, ultimately culminating in a decision to sacrifice his personal desires to help those in need, showcasing his intrinsic nobility and willingness to support others at any cost. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Sailors -- United States -- Fiction PS Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels 348274 2025-07-07T08:25:42.769382 text/html 339061 2020-12-12T13:55:57 text/html 448432 2025-07-07T08:25:48.946363 application/epub+zip 453157 2025-07-07T08:25:44.525386 application/epub+zip 204464 2025-07-07T08:25:43.421396 application/epub+zip 607879 2025-07-07T08:25:52.348337 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 585155 2025-07-07T08:25:48.251346 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 302555 2022-09-08T07:17:18.184928 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317755 2025-07-07T08:25:41.926430 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 317649 2020-12-12T13:55:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 317647 2020-12-12T13:55:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20366 2025-07-07T08:25:52.480319 application/rdf+xml 11837 2025-07-07T08:25:43.914381 image/jpeg 3140 2025-07-07T08:25:43.667364 image/jpeg 123271 2020-12-12T13:55:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 369584 2020-12-12T13:55:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 123233 2020-12-12T13:55:57 application/octet-stream application/zip 435324 2025-07-07T08:25:42.806389 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog