| Author |
Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936 |
| LoC No. |
09028704
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| Title |
Abaft the Funnel
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Erastasius of the Whanghoa -- Her little responsibility -- A menagerie aboard -- A smoke of Manila -- The red lamp -- The shadow of his hand -- A little more beef -- The history of a fall -- Griffiths the safe man -- It -- The fallen idol -- New brooms -- Tiglath Pileser -- The like o' us -- His brother's keeper -- "Sleipner," late "Thurinda" -- A supplemntary chapter -- Chautauquaed -- The Bow Flume cable car -- In partibus -- Letters on leave -- The adoration of the mage -- A death in the camp -- A really good time -- On exhibition -- The three young men -- My great and only -- The betrayal of confidences -- The new dispensation, 1 -- The new dispensation, 2 -- The last of the stories.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Graeme Mackreth, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Abaft the Funnel" by Rudyard Kipling is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This compilation features tales primarily set in maritime environments, reflecting Kipling's observations and experiences from his time spent in the British Raj and on the high seas. The stories include vibrant characters and scenarios that explore themes of adventure, humor, and the human condition, emphasizing the nuances of life aboard ships and in colonial settings. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to a range of lively characters aboard various ships, including a humorous incident involving a cat named Erastasius who has a penchant for mischief. The narrative delves into the day-to-day life aboard the ship "Whanghoa", showcasing the interactions between the crew and passengers, along with the cat’s amusing antics. Kipling sets a tone that blends quirky humor with vivid storytelling, striking a balance between light-heartedness and deeper reflections on the lives of those at sea. This opening portion captivates readers with its charm and invites them to delve into more tales that promise a mix of adventure and insight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English fiction -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Short stories, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59332 |
| Release Date |
Apr 22, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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