TY  - BOOK
AU  - Marquis,Don
TI  - The Cruise of the Jasper B
AV  - PS 
PY  - 1996///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Adventure stories
KW  - Cruise ships -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 1996-11-01; Produced by John Gidusko.  HTML version by Al Haines; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Cruise of the Jasper B." by Don Marquis is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows Clement J. Cleggett, a drab copyreader at a New York newspaper, whose mundane existence is upended when he unexpectedly inherits a small fortune from his irascible Uncle Tom. The narrative explores themes of adventure, self-discovery, and romance as Cleggett embarks on a journey that transforms him from a dull office worker into an aspiring seafarer and romantic hero.  The opening of the novel introduces Cleggett as a seemingly unremarkable man, living a life of quiet routine until he receives shocking news about his inheritance. This revelation ignites a change in him, prompting him to confront his boss with newfound audacity and reach for a more adventurous life. Shortly after, he begins to fantasize about swashbuckling adventures on the sea, leading him to purchase the rundown ship, the Jasper B. His preparations include gathering a motley crew and dealing with impending threats that hint at danger and intrigue, setting the stage for a captivating adventure on the high seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -