Nautilus by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
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| Author | Richards, Laura Elizabeth Howe, 1850-1943 |
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| Title | Nautilus |
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Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Bruce Thomas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Nautilus" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young boy named John, who dreams of adventure and the sea, and finds himself entwined in a series of fantastical events when he meets a mysterious skipper and encounters a magical schooner named "Nautilus." The narrative explores themes of imagination, the longing for escape from a harsh reality, and the innocence of childhood, all painted with the vivid imagery of the sea and maritime adventures. The opening of the book introduces us to John sitting on a wharf, admiring the river’s currents and dreaming of heroic rescues and shipwrecks. His playful imagination brings to life shipwrecked sailors and the ultimate desire to escape to the sea. One fateful day, he encounters a strange and captivating schooner, leading to a series of whimsical events, including intriguing conversations with the Skipper, a whirlwind of questions about the sea, and the promise of adventures beyond his wildest dreams. As John's life unfolds, readers can sense his struggle against a controlling guardian and the yearning for freedom and belonging, setting the stage for an enchanting journey into discovery and self-identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Orphans -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15355 |
| Release Date | Mar 13, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 66 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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