02440cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000460011324500590015926400510021830000470026933600260031633700260034233800360036850000310040450800470043552013250048253400450180765300390185265300320189165300410192365300320196465300340199685600430203099900170207323188UtSlPG20260610133531.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aKingston, William Henry Giles,d1814-188010aMichael Penguyne; Or, Fisher Life on the Cornish Coast 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-10-25  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"Michael Penguyne; Fisher Life on the Cornish Coast" by William H. G. Kingston is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the life of Michael Penguyne, a young fisherman growing up in Cornwall alongside his father Paul Trefusis, who imparts wisdom on resilience and faith amidst the struggles of their coastal life. The story explores themes of loss, survival, and community, highlighting the hardships faced by fisherfolk, including the dangers of the sea and the moral lessons that shape Michael's character.  At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Michael and his father as they navigate the challenges of fishing on the tumultuous Cornish waters. The opening chapter reveals their strong bond, with Paul intending to tell Michael about his true parentage—a connection to a friend who perished at sea, highlighting the themes of family and duty. As they prepare their fishing boat "Wild Duck" for another day at sea, Michael learns about the will of God and the importance of caring for one another, setting the stage for the trials they are about to face. Meanwhile, the stormy weather foreshadows impending challenges, particularly regarding Paul's health and the dangers present in their volatile seaside existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction  aOrphans -- Juvenile fiction  aAdopted children -- Juvenile fiction  aFishers -- Juvenile fiction  aCourtship -- Juvenile fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23188  c64240d64240