Rounding Cape Horn, and Other Sea Stories by Walter McRoberts

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Author McRoberts, Walter
Illustrator Wright, Grant, 1865-1935
Title Rounding Cape Horn, and Other Sea Stories
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The life-savers -- Thanksgiving on the Dicky Bird -- My Brazilian adventure -- Bringing in a derelict -- The monomaniac -- Crossing the line -- Missing -- A dangerous cargo -- The parson's text -- Rounding Cape Horn.
Credits This etext was transcribed by Les Bowler
Summary "Rounding Cape Horn, and Other Sea Stories" by Walter McRoberts is a collection of maritime tales written in the late 19th century. The stories center around various sea adventures and incidents, including the perils faced by sailors and rescuers. The opening portion introduces readers to heroic life-saving efforts along the New England coast during a fierce storm, providing a glimpse into the bravery and dedication of the Coast Guard and those who risk their lives at sea. At the start of the text, the narrative paints a vivid picture of a life-saving station on a tumultuous night as Captain Litchfield and his crew stand ready to respond to a shipwreck. As they anticipate the distress signals of a brig caught in the storm, the atmosphere is filled with tension as the life-savers prepare their rescue operations. The reader is drawn into the intense scene as the crew valiantly attempts to save the stranded sailors, showcasing the themes of courage, camaraderie, and the relentless power of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Short stories
Subject Sea stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 55408
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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