Afloat at Last: A Sailor Boy's Log of His Life at Sea by John C. Hutcheson

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Author Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy)
Illustrator Overend, William Heysham, 1851-1898
Title Afloat at Last: A Sailor Boy's Log of His Life at Sea
Note Reading ease score: 64.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Afloat at Last: A Sailor Boy's Log of His Life at Sea" by John C. Hutcheson is a nautical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the journey of Allan Graham, a young boy and the son of a country vicar, as he embarks on his first voyage as an apprentice aboard the ship Silver Queen. The story delves into his experiences at sea, the challenges faced during the voyage to Shanghai, and the camaraderie formed among the ship's crew, showcasing a rich tapestry of maritime life. At the start of the narrative, Allan expresses his desire to go to sea, despite his father's attempts to steer him toward more conventional professions. After receiving a letter confirming his apprenticeship aboard the Silver Queen, he prepares for the life of a sailor. The initial chapters introduce the key characters, including the rough yet friendly bosun, Tim Rooney, who becomes Allan's mentor, as well as the diverse crew members who will shape his experiences. As we follow Allan's arrival on the ship, we witness his fascination with the workings of the vessel and the beginning of exciting adventures ahead, such as warping out of dock and the lively interactions between the crew. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Hurricanes -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sargasso Sea -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 21104
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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