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Collingwood, Harry
1851
1922
Lancaster, William Joseph Cosens
Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell
1880
1952
Dugdale, T. C. (Thomas Cantrell)
The Castaways
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
"The Castaways" by Harry Collingwood is a maritime adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Charles Conyers, a Royal Navy lieutenant who embarks on a voyage from Gravesend to Calcutta on the clipper ship "City of Cawnpore" as a cuddy passenger seeking a restoration of health after a grueling term of service. The ship's journey promises encounters with a range of characters, including the enigmatic Miss Onslow, setting the stage for both interpersonal drama and thrilling nautical challenges. At the start of the novel, the protagonist, Charles Conyers, reflects on his dreary journey to join the ship amid dismal weather. Upon arriving at the "City of Cawnpore", he admires the ship's beauty and begins to learn about the diverse cast of passengers aboard, sparking intrigue in both their stories and motivations. Charles's first interactions with Miss Onslow reveal a complex character marked by pride and beauty, creating a sense of tension that hints at deeper developments as their journey unfolds. As the story progresses, the ship faces a dire situation when they come across a distressed French barque, leading to a dramatic rescue operation that tests the courage and skills of Charles and the crew, foreshadowing a gripping adventure on the high seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Sea stories
Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Castaways -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
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