S/S "Styggen" by Burchard Jessen
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"S/S 'Styggen'" by Burchard Jessen is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of two sailors, Captain Jonas Ratje and the old machinist Dick Darling, who struggle to make a living at sea with their aging tugboat, "Styggen." The narrative explores their challenges, adventures, and the camaraderie that develops amidst their hardships on the water. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a hot
summer day in a bustling harbor town, creating a vivid atmosphere with detailed descriptions of the surroundings. We encounter Captain Jonas Ratje, who has grown weary of the sea despite having spent many years sailing. Together with his compatriot Dick, they reminisce about past ventures while facing the current economic downturn. Their fortune takes an unexpected turn when they become involved in a minor altercation involving two fishermen, showcasing their unorthodox approach to business and their opportunistic nature. The stage is set for a saga that promises a mix of humor, hardship, and the unpredictability of life at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jessen, Burchard, 1871-1925 |
|---|---|
| Title | S/S "Styggen" |
| Credits |
Produced by Tor Martin Kristiansen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | Norwegian |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34183 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 322 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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