The Cruise of the Dream Ship by Ralph Stock
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About this eBook
| Author | Stock, Ralph, 1881-1962 |
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| Illustrator | Hunt, Lynn Bogue |
| Title | The Cruise of the Dream Ship |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Cruise of the Dream Ship" by Ralph Stock is a travel and adventure narrative written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's dream of sailing through the South Sea Islands and the trials he faces as he prepares for this journey alongside a small crew. The narrative intertwines humor with the challenges of achieving a grand adventure, focusing on personal aspirations and the unpredictability of life at sea. The opening of the book sets the stage for the author's ambitious dream to cruise the South Sea Islands, describing the planning and preparations necessary to realize this vision. The narrator reflects on the obstacles he must overcome, such as purchasing and outfitting a ship despite financial difficulties, as well as recruiting a capable crew. The journey begins with various humorous mishaps during the ship's initial foray into fishing, highlighting the themes of perseverance and camaraderie as the protagonist embarks on an adventure that promises both beauty and unexpected challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Subject | Polynesia -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54533 |
| Release Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 78 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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