Project Gutenberg 2005-10-19 Public domain in the USA. 98 Runciman, James 1852 1891 The Romance of the Coast E-text prepared by Steven Gibbs, Clare Boothby, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Romance of the Coast" by James Runciman is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book explores the lives of coastal communities, particularly focusing on the fishermen and their families, depicting their struggles, character, and the harsh realities of their environment. Central to the narrative are various characters, including brave fishermen, devoted women, and resilient sailors who navigate the challenges of both the sea and their interpersonal dynamics. At the start of the story, the setting is established on a north-country river where a colony of pilots lives, characterized by their unique dialect and way of life, distinct from nearby villagers. The likely protagonist, a revered old pilot, reflects on the changes brought by steam and deepening waters, showcasing the tension between traditional seamanship and modern advancements. As the narrative unfolds, it paints a vivid picture of the coastal landscape and introduces a myriad of characters, each with their own stories woven together under the pervasive influence of the sea and communal bonds. The opening portion sets the tone for a rich exploration of regional identity and the complexities of maritime life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Sea stories, English PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 331928 2025-07-07T09:07:49.535350 text/html 334309 2020-12-12T18:51:56 text/html 204071 2025-07-07T09:07:55.979331 application/epub+zip 206013 2025-07-07T09:07:51.644330 application/epub+zip 204372 2025-07-07T09:07:50.446356 application/epub+zip 372577 2025-07-07T09:07:59.285277 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 340180 2025-07-07T09:07:55.076335 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 289790 2022-09-08T08:13:42.498633 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 306623 2025-07-07T09:07:49.055341 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 306355 2020-12-12T18:51:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 306363 2020-12-12T18:51:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20916 2025-07-07T09:07:59.430292 application/rdf+xml 12513 2025-07-07T09:07:50.955317 image/jpeg 3645 2025-07-07T09:07:50.701348 image/jpeg 119952 2020-12-12T18:51:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 128241 2020-12-12T18:51:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 119948 2020-12-12T18:51:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 195292 2025-07-07T09:07:49.564374 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 en.wikipedia