TY  - BOOK
AU  - Durand,Charles
TI  - De profundis! Episode Maritime
AV  - PQ 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Short stories
KW  - Sea stories
N1  - Release date is 2004-05-01; Produced by Tonya Allen and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "De profundis! Episode Maritime" by Charles Durand is a maritime narrative written in the late 19th century. This novel explores themes of duty, love, and loss against a backdrop of heroism embodied by its characters, particularly in the context of maritime rescue operations. The story is infused with a poignant sense of tragedy and human resilience in the face of nature's fury.  The plot unfolds around a group of sailors and their efforts to save shipwrecked individuals during a violent storm. Central to the narrative are the characters of Talbot, a veteran pilot, and Raymond, a young matelot who grapples with his feelings for Jeanne, Talbot's fiancée. The tale delves into their shared past marked by tragedy, particularly the loss of their loved ones during a failed rescue attempt. As Raymond battles his emotions, he is swept into a gripping rescue mission where heroism and the commitment to save lives come to the forefront. The story culminates in a tragic yet redemptive series of events that challenge the characters’ understanding of duty, love, and the sacrifices that life demands. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12451
ER  -