Cringle and cross-tree : Or, the sea swashes of a sailor by Oliver Optic

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Author Optic, Oliver, 1822-1897
Title Cringle and cross-tree : Or, the sea swashes of a sailor
Original Publication New York: Lee and Shepard, Publishers, 1871, pubdate 1873.
Credits hekula03, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Cringle and Cross-tree: Or, The Sea Swashes of a Sailor" by Oliver Optic is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Phil Farringford, a young man drawn to the sea who embarks on an adventurous maritime journey. As he hopes to gain experience as a sailor while seeking to reunite with his estranged mother, Phil must navigate not only the challenges of life at sea but also confront the menacing presence of Ben Waterford, whose past dealings cast a shadow over his ambitions. The opening of the book introduces Phil's strong desire to go to sea, sparked by his experience on a yacht and his adventurous spirit from his upbringing in the wilds of Missouri. Despite his father's concerns and warnings about the hardships of a sailor's life, Phil is determined to learn navigation and ultimately rejoin his mother in Nice, France. However, as he prepares to set sail, he inadvertently entangles himself with sinister characters, particularly Ben Waterford, whose ambitions conflict with Phil's dreams. The narrative sets the stage for an exciting blend of adventure, moral dilemmas, and the pursuit of truth amidst the challenges of seamanship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 71482
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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