Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast by Kirk Munroe
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| Author | Munroe, Kirk, 1850-1930 |
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| Illustrator | Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931 |
| Title | Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Rick Dale: A Story of the Northwest Coast" by Kirk Munroe is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the life of Alaric Dale Todd, a wealthy but sheltered young man who grapples with feelings of inadequacy and isolation as he seeks to break free from the constraints of his privileged upbringing. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery and adventure as Alaric embarks on a journey to experience life beyond the confines of his affluent past. The opening of the novel introduces Alaric as a "poor rich boy" who has been overprotected due to an assumed weak heart, leading to a life devoid of typical boyhood experiences. After the death of his mother, he returns to San Francisco, feeling lonely and misunderstood by his family. His fortunes change when he meets his energetic cousin Esther, who inspires him to seek a more adventurous life. After a fiery encounter while driving ponies, he resolves to break away from his past and ultimately runs away to find his own path, marking the beginning of his transformation from a timid youth to an adventurous sailor. In the following chapters, Alaric's journey unfolds as he embraces the challenges and camaraderie of life at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Poor -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Smugglers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Loggers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mountaineering -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35652 |
| Release Date | Mar 22, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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