The Cruise of the Dry Dock by T. S. Stribling
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"The Cruise of the Dry Dock" by T. S. Stribling is an adventurous novel likely written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a maritime adventure, the story follows the experiences of a diverse crew aboard a colossal dry dock as they navigate their way through the challenges of both the ocean and interpersonal relations, with central characters including the energetic American Leonard Madden and the troubled Englishman Caradoc
Smith. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the setting of the Thames River as an enormous floating dry dock is seen being towed by the tugboat, the "Vulcan". An American named Leonard Madden rushes to catch the dock, indicating his eagerness for adventure, while he encounters Caradoc Smith, who reveals a darker and more contemplative side. Their initial interactions hint at both camaraderie and tension, especially as Caradoc grapples with his own vulnerabilities while Madden is filled with optimism. The chapter unfolds with vivid descriptions of their surroundings, the work aboard the dock, and the crew dynamics, weaving a tale of excitement and potential conflict that promises an engaging maritime journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stribling, T. S. (Thomas Sigismund), 1881-1965 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Stoops, Herbert Morton, 1887-1948 |
| Title | The Cruise of the Dry Dock |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Shimmin, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sargasso Sea -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9547 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Aug 15, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 469 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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