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Title: Heart of Oak: A Three-Stranded Yarn, vol. 1.
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Summary: "Heart of Oak: A Three-Stranded Yarn, vol. 1" by William Clark Russell is a classic novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Marie Otway, a delicate young woman whose father, Sir Mortimer Otway, arranges for her to embark on a sea voyage aboard the ship 'Lady Emma' under the care of Captain Burke and his wife. The narrative promises adventure and the exploration of maritime life, intertwined with themes of health, love, and the uncertainties of the sea. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Marie as she prepares for her departure, suffering from poor health and the emotional turmoil of leaving her home, father, and fiancé, Archibald Moore. Her journey is framed as a necessary remedy for her ailments, and she is filled with a mixture of anxiety and anticipation. The beginning sets the tone for the contrasts Marie experiences—the familiarity of her seaside home against the unknown adventures on the ocean, as well as the affection and care of her nurse, Mrs. Burke, which she hopes will ease her worries during the voyage. The reader can expect a deep dive into the life at sea, the relationships formed aboard, and the adventures that await them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Russell, William Clark, 1844-1911
EBook No.: 62341
Published: Jun 8, 2020
Downloads: 107
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Heart of Oak: A Three-Stranded Yarn, vol. 1.
Credits:
Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Heart of Oak: A Three-Stranded Yarn, vol. 1" by William Clark Russell is a classic novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Marie Otway, a delicate young woman whose father, Sir Mortimer Otway, arranges for her to embark on a sea voyage aboard the ship 'Lady Emma' under the care of Captain Burke and his wife. The narrative promises adventure and the exploration of maritime life, intertwined with themes of health, love, and the uncertainties of the sea. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Marie as she prepares for her departure, suffering from poor health and the emotional turmoil of leaving her home, father, and fiancé, Archibald Moore. Her journey is framed as a necessary remedy for her ailments, and she is filled with a mixture of anxiety and anticipation. The beginning sets the tone for the contrasts Marie experiences—the familiarity of her seaside home against the unknown adventures on the ocean, as well as the affection and care of her nurse, Mrs. Burke, which she hopes will ease her worries during the voyage. The reader can expect a deep dive into the life at sea, the relationships formed aboard, and the adventures that await them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Russell, William Clark, 1844-1911
EBook No.: 62341
Published: Jun 8, 2020
Downloads: 107
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.