Aimwell, Walter 1822-1859 creator text utu 2024 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Jerry; or, the Sailor Boy Ashore" by Walter Aimwell is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story focuses on young Jerry Preston, who returns home after having run away from his family and experiencing life at sea. The book explores themes of youthful folly, responsibility, and the importance of family ties, while also highlighting the adventures and perils of sailor life through Jerry's experiences. The opening of the book introduces Jerry Preston's eagerly awaited return home after a lengthy absence, during which he was presumed dead by his family. His sisters, Emily and Harriet, are anxious to see him, showcasing the warmth of familial love and excitement. As he reunites with his mother, Jerry reflects on his regret for running away and acknowledges the hardships he faced at sea, including shipwrecks and hard living conditions. The narrative sets the stage for Jerry's subsequent recounting of his adventurous but challenging journey, emphasizing his growth and the lessons learned during his time away from home. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-09-23 Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Originally published: Boston: Gould and Lincoln, 1863 Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction Sailors -- Juvenile fiction Temptation -- Juvenile fiction Filial piety -- Juvenile fiction PZ Boston: Gould and Lincoln, 1863 2022656943 https://archive.org/details/clintonorboylife00aimw https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74467 https://archive.org/details/clintonorboylife00aimw https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74467 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134726.0 74467