| Author |
Cameron, Verney Lovett, 1844-1894 |
| Title |
Three Sailor Boys; or, Adrift in the Pacific
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed
Proofreaders Canada team at https://www.pgdpcanada.net
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| Summary |
"Three Sailor Boys; or, Adrift in the Pacific" by Verney Lovett Cameron is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows three boys, Sam Hawse, Tom Arbor, and Bill Seaman, who escape harsh conditions in a workhouse to pursue their dreams of life at sea. Their adventure leads them to perilous situations and challenges as they navigate the Pacific Ocean, showcasing themes of friendship, survival, and resilience. The opening of the book introduces us to the three boys as they have ventured away from their ship, the "Golden Fleece", to catch turtles. However, a brewing storm leaves them adrift in a small boat, leading to a precarious situation filled with danger as the storm overtakes them. As they manage to survive the storm and find themselves cast adrift, the boys must rely on their wits and teamwork to endure the trials that follow. The beginning sets the stage for their journey, highlighting their background, the struggles they face, and the bond formed through adversity, promising an exciting tale of adventure and discovery in the vast Pacific. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Castaways -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
60227 |
| Release Date |
Sep 2, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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