The Russell, William Clark 1844-1911 creator text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Convict Ship, Volume 3 (of 3)" by William Clark Russell is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a group of convicts aboard a ship, exploring themes of rebellion, survival, and the complex dynamics between the convicts and their captors. The main character, Tom Butler, emerges as a leader among the convicts, navigating the tensions and chaos of their situation. At the start of this volume, the atmosphere on the ship grows increasingly tense as a mutiny unfolds among the convicts. The convicts begin to assert themselves, leading to chaotic scenes of disorder and revelry as they celebrate their newfound freedom with alcohol. Amidst this chaos, Tom devises a plan to escape with Marian and Will, highlighting his leadership and determination in the face of danger. The opening illustrates a vivid portrayal of desperation and human complexity as the convicts grapple with their freedom while teetering on the brink of savagery. The combination of impending escape and volatile interactions sets the stage for high-stakes drama aboard the ship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-01-17 David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Young women -- Fiction Convict ships -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64321 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64321 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134500.0 64321