02177cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500490015226400510020130000470025233600260029933700260032533800360035150000310038750800630041852012540048153400450173565300160178065300360179685600430183262378UtSlPG20260610134434.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aRussell, William Clark,d1844-191110aHeart of Oak: A Three-Stranded Yarn, vol. 2. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-06-12  aMartin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Heart of Oak: A Three-Stranded Yarn, vol. 2" by William Clark Russell is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story immerses readers in a maritime adventure, following the perilous plight of Captain Burke, his wife, and a young woman named Marie Otway as they navigate life-threatening challenges aboard a dismasted ship trapped in icy waters. The narrative introduces themes of desperation, survival, and human resilience in the face of nature's unforgiving elements.  At the start of the book, the crew of the ship faces a critical moment as they sight a distant vessel, leading to a chaotic attempt to signal for help. However, a mutinous group among the crew becomes unrestful, prompting calls for rebellion against Captain Burke’s leadership. A violent confrontation ensues, resulting in the bulk of the crew abandoning the ship, leaving the captain and the two women trapped with fears of impending doom. As events unfold, Marie finds herself terrified and isolated, reflecting on her precarious situation while grappling with the haunting memories of her companions' struggles. The scene is filled with tension and despair, vividly showcasing the precariousness of life at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSea stories  aEnglish fiction -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62378