| Author |
Hains, T. Jenkins (Thornton Jenkins), 1866-1953 |
| Title |
Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship "Pirate"
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 87.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Mr. Trunnell, Mate of the Ship 'Pirate'" by T. Jenkins Hains is a nautical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Mr. Trunnell, the mate of the infamous clipper ship, "Pirate," as he navigates the challenges of life at sea, marking the beginning of a perilous voyage filled with unexpected twists and encounters with dubious characters. The opening of the book introduces Mr. Trunnell, a skilled and somewhat cynical sailor who has found himself in Melbourne, Australia, seeking a crew for the "Pirate." As he inspects the ship, he learns about its troubling reputation, including the recent incarceration of its captain for suspected murder. Trunnell's reluctance to board the ship is tempered by the prospect of securing a position as the mate, a role that soon becomes complicated by the arrival of the ship's infamous crew and a troublesome captain. The interactions between the characters provide a glimpse into the chaotic and often dangerous life aboard a merchant vessel, setting the stage for a tale of adventure, intrigue, and survival on the open sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Sea stories
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| Subject |
American fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13073 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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