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Martin, William S.
The Captain's Story; or, The Disobedient Son
Produced by Al Haines
"The Captain's Story; or, The Disobedient Son" by William S. Martin is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Captain Francis Buchman, a once wayward son who, after years of disobedience and hardship, returns to his native village to confront his past and seek redemption. The narrative explores themes of repentance, the weight of a parent's curse, and the journey towards reconciliation with oneself and one’s history. At the start of the tale, we are introduced to a weary stranger, an old sea captain, making his way to a ruined castle, recalling his childhood memories after many years away. He encounters a pastor in a nearby village, where the captain is offered hospitality. The village buzzes with excitement upon learning of the captain's arrival, revealing his longstanding reputation as a "scapegrace" and the son of the former pastor. The captain's return stirs curiosity about his mysterious past, as he grapples with reflections on his disobedience to his father and his subsequent tumultuous life at sea. As he begins to share his story, the villagers and children eagerly await to hear tales of his adventures and the lessons learned along his journey, setting the stage for a profound exploration of his life choices and spiritual transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Sea stories
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Obedience -- Juvenile fiction
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