The Wreck of the Corsaire by William Clark Russell
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About this eBook
| Author | Russell, William Clark, 1844-1911 |
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| LoC No. | 08001810 |
| Title | The Wreck of the Corsaire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Wreck of the Corsaire" by William Clark Russell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the adventures of an Indiaman called the Ruby, narrated by a well-to-do passenger named Catesby, who is on his way to India. The story explores themes of fate, survival, and human connection within the vast, treacherous expanses of the ocean. The opening of the tale introduces us to a festive atmosphere aboard the Ruby, as the passengers gather to celebrate the captain's birthday with dances and merriment under a tropical sunset. However, this joy is disrupted when a large sea-bird crashes onto the ship, carrying a desperate letter from the dismasted Corsaire, which hints at the suffering of three survivors stranded at sea. As Catesby learns more about the wreck—its location and its ghostly past—excitement and suspense begin to build, drawing readers into a vivid exploration of maritime life and the looming dangers that lie ahead. This sets the stage for an unfolding journey filled with peril, human endurance, and the quest for survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61839 |
| Release Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 35 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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