02575cam a22004093u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324500170016526400510018230000470023333600260028033700260030633800360033250000310036850800470039952012540044653400450170065300390174565300430178465300320182765300500185965300380190965300310194765300360197865300320201465300420204665300170208885600430210599900170214821714UtSlPG20260610133511.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aBallantyne, R. M.q(Robert Michael),d1825-189414aThe Red Eric 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-06-07  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"The Red Eric" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins by introducing Captain Dunning, an eccentric and good-natured whale-ship captain, who is preparing for his next voyage while emphasizing his commitment to temperance among his crew. The narrative not only hints at an adventurous whaling expedition but also explores themes of family, particularly through Captain Dunning's relationship with his daughter, Ailie, who aspires to accompany him on this journey.  At the start of the novel, the reader is drawn into the bustling atmosphere of a temperance coffee-house, where Captain Dunning is engaging a cook for his ship. His unique personality and opinions about the necessity of a temperance lifestyle create an amusing backdrop for the introducing of his character. The opening chapters also emphasize the emotional bond between Captain Dunning and little Ailie, as they share joyful and touching moments before he embarks on his voyage. The tension escalates with the captain's determination to bring her along, creating a conflict with his protective sisters. The blend of humor, adventure, and family themes sets the tone for an engaging maritime tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction  aShipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction  aIslands -- Juvenile fiction  aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction  aShip captains -- Juvenile fiction  aMutiny -- Juvenile fiction  aSlave trade -- Juvenile fiction  aWhaling -- Juvenile fiction  aWhalers (Persons) -- Juvenile fiction  aRobinsonades40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21714  c62860d62860