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Title: The Cruise of the Jasper B.
Credits: Produced by John Gidusko. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "The Cruise of the Jasper B." by Don Marquis is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows Clement J. Cleggett, a drab copyreader at a New York newspaper, whose mundane existence is upended when he unexpectedly inherits a small fortune from his irascible Uncle Tom. The narrative explores themes of adventure, self-discovery, and romance as Cleggett embarks on a journey that transforms him from a dull office worker into an aspiring seafarer and romantic hero. The opening of the novel introduces Cleggett as a seemingly unremarkable man, living a life of quiet routine until he receives shocking news about his inheritance. This revelation ignites a change in him, prompting him to confront his boss with newfound audacity and reach for a more adventurous life. Shortly after, he begins to fantasize about swashbuckling adventures on the sea, leading him to purchase the rundown ship, the Jasper B. His preparations include gathering a motley crew and dealing with impending threats that hint at danger and intrigue, setting the stage for a captivating adventure on the high seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Marquis, Don, 1878-1937
EBook No.: 716
Published: Nov 1, 1996
Downloads: 184
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Cruise ships -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Cruise of the Jasper B.
Credits: Produced by John Gidusko. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "The Cruise of the Jasper B." by Don Marquis is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows Clement J. Cleggett, a drab copyreader at a New York newspaper, whose mundane existence is upended when he unexpectedly inherits a small fortune from his irascible Uncle Tom. The narrative explores themes of adventure, self-discovery, and romance as Cleggett embarks on a journey that transforms him from a dull office worker into an aspiring seafarer and romantic hero. The opening of the novel introduces Cleggett as a seemingly unremarkable man, living a life of quiet routine until he receives shocking news about his inheritance. This revelation ignites a change in him, prompting him to confront his boss with newfound audacity and reach for a more adventurous life. Shortly after, he begins to fantasize about swashbuckling adventures on the sea, leading him to purchase the rundown ship, the Jasper B. His preparations include gathering a motley crew and dealing with impending threats that hint at danger and intrigue, setting the stage for a captivating adventure on the high seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Marquis, Don, 1878-1937
EBook No.: 716
Published: Nov 1, 1996
Downloads: 184
Language: English
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Cruise ships -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.