Ran Away to Sea by Mayne Reid

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Author Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883
Title Ran Away to Sea
Note Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Ran Away to Sea" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel written in the mid-19th century. It follows the story of a young boy who, despite a loving family and a comfortable home, becomes consumed by a longing for adventure and the sea, ultimately running away to join a ship where he encounters horrific conditions and a vile crew involved in the slave trade. As he navigates the harsh realities of life at sea, the protagonist grapples with his choices and the dire consequences that ensue. At the start of the narrative, the boy reflects on his decision to abandon his loving family at the tender age of sixteen, driven by an irresistible desire to explore the ocean. Within hours of embarking on the ship "Pandora", he is filled with regret as he faces severe mistreatment from the captain and crew, revealing the grim true nature of life as a sailor. The opening chapters introduce Ben Brace, a sailor who becomes the boy's protector amid the cruelty, as well as hint at the dark purpose of their voyage—engaging in the slave trade. As the protagonist realizes the ship's horrific intentions, he plots his escape, setting the stage for a harrowing exploration of survival, morality, and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Africa -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Ships -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Slave trade -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 23853
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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