Jerry; or, the sailor boy ashore : Being the seventh—a fragment—in the series…
"Jerry; or, the Sailor Boy Ashore" by Walter Aimwell is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story focuses on young Jerry Preston, who returns home after having run away from his family and experiencing life at sea. The book explores themes of youthful folly, responsibility, and the importance of family ties, while also highlighting the adventures and perils of sailor life through Jerry's experiences. The opening of the book introduces
Jerry Preston's eagerly awaited return home after a lengthy absence, during which he was presumed dead by his family. His sisters, Emily and Harriet, are anxious to see him, showcasing the warmth of familial love and excitement. As he reunites with his mother, Jerry reflects on his regret for running away and acknowledges the hardships he faced at sea, including shipwrecks and hard living conditions. The narrative sets the stage for Jerry's subsequent recounting of his adventurous but challenging journey, emphasizing his growth and the lessons learned during his time away from home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Jerry; or, the sailor boy ashore : Being the seventh—a fragment—in the series of the "Aimwell Stories"
Original Publication
Boston: Gould and Lincoln, 1863.
Series Title
Aimwell stories
Credits
Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
