Project Gutenberg 2023-12-09 Public domain in the USA. 119 Walton, O. F., Mrs. 1849 1939 Walton, Amy Catherine Deck, Amy Catherine Walton, Mrs O. F. Walton, Octavius Frank, Mrs. Walton, Mrs. O. F. Rhodes, H. J. (Henry John) Rhodes, Henry John Launch the lifeboat! $aLondon :$bThe Religious Tract Society, $c1886. "Launch the lifeboat!" by Mrs. O. F. Walton is a children's storybook written during the late 19th century. The book revolves around themes of bravery, rescue, and faith, showcasing the adventures and heroism of characters facing life's dangers at sea. It is a narrative that likely aims to impart moral lessons and inspire young readers about the importance of compassion and courage. The story follows an old fisherman named Jonah who recounts his experiences during a stormy night when a ship goes down near the shores. As the bell indicating distress rings, Jonah and his companions rush to launch the lifeboat, battling treacherous waves to save the stranded passengers, including women and children. Through their efforts, they manage to rescue several people and face various challenges, including a dramatic moment with a baby thrown overboard. The narrative is not just about the rescue mission; it delves into themes of faith, as Jonah reflects on prayers for divine assistance, drawing parallels between physical and spiritual salvation. Ultimately, the story emphasizes the importance of community, the spirit of courage in the face of danger, and reliance on faith during difficult times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 20231204053221walton 1886 GB Reading ease score: 89.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Rescues -- Juvenile fiction Sailors -- Juvenile fiction Children and death -- Juvenile fiction Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction Lifeboats -- Juvenile fiction Parent and child -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Adventure 74741 2025-06-28T13:17:56.984722 text/html 49404 2023-12-09T19:10:07 text/html 5476160 2025-06-28T13:17:59.755714 application/epub+zip 5476094 2025-06-28T13:17:57.693711 application/epub+zip 82328 2025-06-28T13:17:57.278727 application/epub+zip 5513215 2025-06-28T13:18:01.249742 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5501763 2025-06-28T13:17:59.340675 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 54912 2025-06-28T13:17:56.553695 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 35212 2023-12-09T19:10:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17876 2025-06-28T13:18:01.381658 application/rdf+xml 22742 2025-06-28T13:17:57.350672 image/jpeg 3393 2025-06-28T13:17:57.314675 image/jpeg 6478143 2025-06-28T13:17:57.116686 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia