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Title: The Wreck of the Mail Steamer
Original Publication: United States: The Sprague Publishing Company,1923.
Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary: "The Wreck of the Mail Steamer" by Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell is a gripping historical account written in the early 20th century. This book narrates the harrowing experience of a mail steamer that is lost at sea along the dangerous and shelterless shores of Newfoundland during a winter storm. The story encapsulates themes of survival, faith, and the valor of ordinary individuals in extraordinary circumstances, primarily focusing on the journey of the ship's crew and the heroic efforts made during the wreck. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Harry Barney, a fireman aboard the ill-fated vessel. The account details the crew's frantic struggle to maintain steam amidst rising water, the challenges they face during the tempestuous night, and the eventual wreck as they attempt to navigate a treacherous coastline. Harry recounts the events leading to the ship being cast ashore, while passing details about the rescue mission that involves a loyal dog saving the survivors by retrieving a line to the shore. Amidst the chaos, the steadfast nature of Uncle Joe and the courage of the crew are prominent, culminating in a heartwarming conclusion as they engineer their escape and reunite with their community in time for Christmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Grenfell, Wilfred Thomason, Sir, 1865-1940
Illustrator: Fischer, Anton Otto, 1882-1962
EBook No.: 67489
Published: Feb 24, 2022
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Newfoundland and Labrador -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Wreck of the Mail Steamer
Original Publication: United States: The Sprague Publishing Company,1923.
Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary: "The Wreck of the Mail Steamer" by Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell is a gripping historical account written in the early 20th century. This book narrates the harrowing experience of a mail steamer that is lost at sea along the dangerous and shelterless shores of Newfoundland during a winter storm. The story encapsulates themes of survival, faith, and the valor of ordinary individuals in extraordinary circumstances, primarily focusing on the journey of the ship's crew and the heroic efforts made during the wreck. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Harry Barney, a fireman aboard the ill-fated vessel. The account details the crew's frantic struggle to maintain steam amidst rising water, the challenges they face during the tempestuous night, and the eventual wreck as they attempt to navigate a treacherous coastline. Harry recounts the events leading to the ship being cast ashore, while passing details about the rescue mission that involves a loyal dog saving the survivors by retrieving a line to the shore. Amidst the chaos, the steadfast nature of Uncle Joe and the courage of the crew are prominent, culminating in a heartwarming conclusion as they engineer their escape and reunite with their community in time for Christmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Grenfell, Wilfred Thomason, Sir, 1865-1940
Illustrator: Fischer, Anton Otto, 1882-1962
EBook No.: 67489
Published: Feb 24, 2022
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Newfoundland and Labrador -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.