Gascoyne, The Sandal-Wood Trader: A Tale of the Pacific by R. M. Ballantyne
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"Gascoyne, The Sandal-Wood Trader: A Tale of the Pacific" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the vibrant and dangerous surroundings of the Pacific islands and centers on the character Captain Gascoyne, a sandal-wood trader, who, along with his crew, encounters various challenges and adventures, including confrontations with natives and potential pirates. The narrative combines themes of exploration and moral dilemmas
amidst thrilling action. The opening of the story introduces readers to a serene scene aboard the schooner as it idly floats in calm waters. A rugged sailor named John Bumpus, a key character in the tale, provides comic relief while also displaying his strength and jovial spirit. As the captain of the vessel engages in serious conversations with his crew, the tension rises with hints of danger on the horizon, including a mysterious savage stalking a youth named Henry Stuart on the nearby island. The scene swiftly transitions from the tranquility of the schooner to the impending threats posed by the savage and hints at the complexities of trade and warfare within the Pacific. This initial setup effectively establishes the characters and the world, setting the stage for further intrigue and adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | Gascoyne, The Sandal-Wood Trader: A Tale of the Pacific |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Merchant ships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ship captains -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15689 |
| Release Date | Apr 23, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 431 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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