02371cam a22003493u 4500 67311 UtSlPG 20260610134544.0 m cr n 260607r20221924utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Bedford-Jones, H. (Henry), 1887-1949 The Cruise of the Pelican Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-02-03 Al Haines "The Cruise of the Pelican" by H. Bedford-Jones is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Tom Dennis, a defeated newspaper owner who contemplates his failures while wrestling with difficult decisions about his future and the life of Florence Hathaway, a woman he cares for deeply. The overarching theme revolves around adventure and mystery, set in both small-town America and the vast Pacific, as characters navigate personal struggles and the uncovering of hidden truths. The opening of "The Cruise of the Pelican" sets a somber tone as Tom Dennis reflects on the demise of his newspaper and the challenges he faces, including his feelings for Florence Hathaway, who has just left to accept a teaching opportunity in Chicago. The narrative soon shifts to the introduction of Boatswain Joe, a mysterious sailor who enters Dennis's life with news that could change everything for him and Florence. The chapter reveals Dennis's inner turmoil and ambitions, as well as hints of the upcoming adventures related to his and Florence's family ties and secrets surrounding her father, Captain Hathaway. As the story unfolds, issues of loyalty, love, and the call of the sea take center stage, promising excitement and intrigue as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Hurst & Blackett, Ltd., 1924 Sea stories Married people -- Fiction Adventure stories Salvage -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/cruiseofpelican00bedf https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67311 108133 108133