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Title: Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Jeffrey Benson, a spirited and good-natured young man, who experiences significant life changes after his father's death. Following a series of adventures at sea, Jeff ultimately returns to his hometown as a coastguardsman and navigates both the challenges of his new profession and the complexities of personal relationships, especially with the charming Rosebud. The opening of the book introduces Jeffrey, his family situation, and his decision to pursue a life at sea after the death of his father. Described as lively and athletic, Jeff faces societal expectations through his stern uncle while yearning for adventure. This section also establishes his bond with Miss Millet, the kindly woman who played a maternal role in his life, and sets the stage for budding romantic tension when he reunites with Rosebud. As he encounters various challenges, including his rescues during a shipwreck, the story hints at themes of resilience, faith, and personal growth amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
EBook No.: 21743
Published: Jun 7, 2007
Downloads: 158
Language: English
Subject: Young men -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Great Britain. Coastguard Service -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Jeff Benson, or the Young Coastguardsman" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Jeffrey Benson, a spirited and good-natured young man, who experiences significant life changes after his father's death. Following a series of adventures at sea, Jeff ultimately returns to his hometown as a coastguardsman and navigates both the challenges of his new profession and the complexities of personal relationships, especially with the charming Rosebud. The opening of the book introduces Jeffrey, his family situation, and his decision to pursue a life at sea after the death of his father. Described as lively and athletic, Jeff faces societal expectations through his stern uncle while yearning for adventure. This section also establishes his bond with Miss Millet, the kindly woman who played a maternal role in his life, and sets the stage for budding romantic tension when he reunites with Rosebud. As he encounters various challenges, including his rescues during a shipwreck, the story hints at themes of resilience, faith, and personal growth amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
EBook No.: 21743
Published: Jun 7, 2007
Downloads: 158
Language: English
Subject: Young men -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Great Britain. Coastguard Service -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.