| Author |
Stephens, C. A. (Charles Asbury), 1844-1931 |
| Title |
Left on Labrador; or, The cruise of the Schooner-yacht "Curlew"
As Recorded by "Wash"
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Bruce Albrecht, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/c/)
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| Summary |
"Left on Labrador; or, The Cruise of the Schooner-yacht 'Curlew'" by C. A. Stephens is a narrative travelogue written in the late 19th century. The story follows a group of young adventurers, led by a character named Raed, who embarks on an ambitious journey aboard the yacht "Curlew" to explore the icy northern reaches of Labrador. The book captures their preparations and early experiences at sea, setting the stage for a tale of discovery and adventure. The opening of the narrative introduces the main characters and their plans for the voyage. After a successful investment of a substantial sum of money in a graphite lode, Raed and his friends decide to invest their resources in a yacht for a summer cruise. They hire the schooner "Curlew," along with a captain and crew, and meticulously prepare for their journey, highlighting the excitement and camaraderie among the group. The stage is set for their departure as they encounter the challenges of sailing and the unpredictabilities of the sea, creating anticipation for the adventures that lie ahead in the icy waters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Newfoundland and Labrador -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20242 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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