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Title:
The Shipwreck
A Story for the Young
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "The Shipwreck" by Joseph Spillmann is a children's adventure story likely written in the early 20th century. Set in the backdrop of Hong Kong and a voyage on the ship "St. George," it revolves around two young boys, Willy and his Chinese friend Joseph, who are both caught in a world of mischief and danger due to the actions of their uncle, Captain Brown. The tale explores themes of friendship, obedience, and the perils of disobedience as the characters navigate through various challenges. At the start of the narrative, the story introduces the idyllic setting of Hong Kong and the College of the Holy Saviour, where Willy and Joseph are students. Willy's adventurous spirit leads him to disobey his teacher's orders, culminating in a series of events that result in a tragic loss when he learns about his father's death. Subsequently, Captain Brown, a nefarious figure, becomes Willy's guardian, plotting to manipulate the boys for his selfish gains. As the young friends find themselves on the ship "St. George," the story hints at darker plots surrounding their fate, leading to their struggle for survival against a backdrop of treachery and impending disaster at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Spillman, Joseph, 1842-1905
Translator: Gray, Mary Richards
EBook No.: 18399
Published: May 16, 2006
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Shipwreck
A Story for the Young
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "The Shipwreck" by Joseph Spillmann is a children's adventure story likely written in the early 20th century. Set in the backdrop of Hong Kong and a voyage on the ship "St. George," it revolves around two young boys, Willy and his Chinese friend Joseph, who are both caught in a world of mischief and danger due to the actions of their uncle, Captain Brown. The tale explores themes of friendship, obedience, and the perils of disobedience as the characters navigate through various challenges. At the start of the narrative, the story introduces the idyllic setting of Hong Kong and the College of the Holy Saviour, where Willy and Joseph are students. Willy's adventurous spirit leads him to disobey his teacher's orders, culminating in a series of events that result in a tragic loss when he learns about his father's death. Subsequently, Captain Brown, a nefarious figure, becomes Willy's guardian, plotting to manipulate the boys for his selfish gains. As the young friends find themselves on the ship "St. George," the story hints at darker plots surrounding their fate, leading to their struggle for survival against a backdrop of treachery and impending disaster at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Spillman, Joseph, 1842-1905
Translator: Gray, Mary Richards
EBook No.: 18399
Published: May 16, 2006
Downloads: 114
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.