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Title: Under Rocking Skies
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Produced by David E. Brown and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)
Summary: "Under Rocking Skies" by L. Frank Tooker is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Thomas Medbury, a young man deeply connected to the sea and nautical life, highlighting the intricate dynamics of relationships among sailors and their families. Central to the narrative is the tension between Medbury and the adventurous spirit of Hetty March, the captain's daughter, as various characters grapple with personal desires and familial expectations. The opening of "Under Rocking Skies" presents a rich, atmospheric scene with Medbury observing his neighbor's household. After a brief exchange with Hetty's husband, Bob, who is preparing for a fishing trip, Medbury expresses his desire to go to sea himself, hinting at a deeper connection to the maritime lifestyle. As the story unfolds, Medbury's interactions with Hetty and the reigning sentiments of longing, duty, and ambition surrounding their lives on the water become apparent. The novel's beginning sets the stage for exploring themes of love, ambition, and the pull of the sea, promising complexity as the characters navigate their intertwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 90.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Tooker, L. Frank (Lewis Frank), 1855-1925
EBook No.: 55721
Published: Oct 9, 2017
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Seafaring life -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Under Rocking Skies
Credits:
Produced by David E. Brown and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Under Rocking Skies" by L. Frank Tooker is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Thomas Medbury, a young man deeply connected to the sea and nautical life, highlighting the intricate dynamics of relationships among sailors and their families. Central to the narrative is the tension between Medbury and the adventurous spirit of Hetty March, the captain's daughter, as various characters grapple with personal desires and familial expectations. The opening of "Under Rocking Skies" presents a rich, atmospheric scene with Medbury observing his neighbor's household. After a brief exchange with Hetty's husband, Bob, who is preparing for a fishing trip, Medbury expresses his desire to go to sea himself, hinting at a deeper connection to the maritime lifestyle. As the story unfolds, Medbury's interactions with Hetty and the reigning sentiments of longing, duty, and ambition surrounding their lives on the water become apparent. The novel's beginning sets the stage for exploring themes of love, ambition, and the pull of the sea, promising complexity as the characters navigate their intertwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 90.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Tooker, L. Frank (Lewis Frank), 1855-1925
EBook No.: 55721
Published: Oct 9, 2017
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Seafaring life -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.