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Title: Stories of Ships and the Sea

Series Title: Little blue book, no. 1169

Contents: Chris Farrington: Able Seaman -- Typhoon Off the Coast of Japan -- The Lost Poacher -- The Banks of the Sacramento -- In Yeddo Bay

Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Stories of Ships and the Sea" by Jack London is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives of sailors and the adventures they face at sea, capturing their struggles, triumphs, and the harsh realities of maritime life. It is likely to appeal to readers interested in tales of bravery, exploration, and the intricate relationship humans have with the ocean. The collection features stories such as "Chris Farrington: Able Seaman," where a young sailor proves his worth during a violent typhoon, showcasing themes of courage and camaraderie. In "Typhoon Off the Coast of Japan," the narrative explores the challenges faced by a crew during a storm, emphasizing the unpredictability of the sea. Other tales, like "The Lost Poacher," confront moral dilemmas faced by sailors, while "The Banks of the Sacramento" and "In Yeddo Bay" highlight the connection between land and sea. Through vivid storytelling, Jack London paints a rich picture of seafaring life, exploring both its dangers and the bonds formed amongst sailors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: London, Jack, 1876-1916

Editor: Haldeman-Julius, E. (Emanuel), 1888-1951

EBook No.: 18062

Published: Mar 27, 2006

Downloads: 224

Language: English

Subject: Ships -- Fiction

Subject: Sea stories, American

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Stories of Ships and the Sea

Series Title: Little blue book, no. 1169

Contents: Chris Farrington: Able Seaman -- Typhoon Off the Coast of Japan -- The Lost Poacher -- The Banks of the Sacramento -- In Yeddo Bay

Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Emmy and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Stories of Ships and the Sea" by Jack London is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives of sailors and the adventures they face at sea, capturing their struggles, triumphs, and the harsh realities of maritime life. It is likely to appeal to readers interested in tales of bravery, exploration, and the intricate relationship humans have with the ocean. The collection features stories such as "Chris Farrington: Able Seaman," where a young sailor proves his worth during a violent typhoon, showcasing themes of courage and camaraderie. In "Typhoon Off the Coast of Japan," the narrative explores the challenges faced by a crew during a storm, emphasizing the unpredictability of the sea. Other tales, like "The Lost Poacher," confront moral dilemmas faced by sailors, while "The Banks of the Sacramento" and "In Yeddo Bay" highlight the connection between land and sea. Through vivid storytelling, Jack London paints a rich picture of seafaring life, exploring both its dangers and the bonds formed amongst sailors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: London, Jack, 1876-1916

Editor: Haldeman-Julius, E. (Emanuel), 1888-1951

EBook No.: 18062

Published: Mar 27, 2006

Downloads: 224

Language: English

Subject: Ships -- Fiction

Subject: Sea stories, American

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.