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Title: Ned Myers, or, a Life Before the Mast

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Summary: "Ned Myers, or, A Life Before the Mast" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the life and experiences of Ned Myers, a sailor, exploring the hardships and moral transformations typical of seafaring life. It delves into themes of adventure, personal growth, and the often tumultuous maritime environment through the lens of Myers' journey from his childhood to adulthood. At the start of the narrative, Myers introduces himself, reflecting on his past as he recounts the events that shaped his life on the sea. He shares memories of his family, including his father, a soldier, and his early childhood in Halifax. As he expresses his desire to become a sailor, he describes the rigorous and often harsh environment of his upbringing, which included strict discipline from his schoolmaster, Mr. Marchinton. Driven by a longing for freedom and adventure, Myers ingeniously hatches a plan to escape, leading him to stow away on a schooner bound for New York. His early experiences are filled with a mix of excitement, peril, and self-discovery, setting the stage for the trials and tribulations he will face later in his maritime career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851

EBook No.: 9788

Published: Jan 1, 2006

Downloads: 164

Language: English

Subject: Seafaring life

Subject: Myers, Ned, approximately 1793-1849

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Ned Myers, or, a Life Before the Mast

Credits: Produced by Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders

Summary: "Ned Myers, or, A Life Before the Mast" by James Fenimore Cooper is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work chronicles the life and experiences of Ned Myers, a sailor, exploring the hardships and moral transformations typical of seafaring life. It delves into themes of adventure, personal growth, and the often tumultuous maritime environment through the lens of Myers' journey from his childhood to adulthood. At the start of the narrative, Myers introduces himself, reflecting on his past as he recounts the events that shaped his life on the sea. He shares memories of his family, including his father, a soldier, and his early childhood in Halifax. As he expresses his desire to become a sailor, he describes the rigorous and often harsh environment of his upbringing, which included strict discipline from his schoolmaster, Mr. Marchinton. Driven by a longing for freedom and adventure, Myers ingeniously hatches a plan to escape, leading him to stow away on a schooner bound for New York. His early experiences are filled with a mix of excitement, peril, and self-discovery, setting the stage for the trials and tribulations he will face later in his maritime career. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851

EBook No.: 9788

Published: Jan 1, 2006

Downloads: 164

Language: English

Subject: Seafaring life

Subject: Myers, Ned, approximately 1793-1849

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.