02250cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000490011324500240016226400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250802310040352010950063453400450172965300690177470000330184385600430187699900170191937598UtSlPG20260610133846.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aHornung, E. W.q(Ernest William),d1866-192110aDenis Dent: A Novel 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-10-02  aProduced by Beginners Projects, Steven desJardins, and the
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available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Denis Dent: A Novel" by E. W. Hornung is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life and adventures of Denis Dent, a second officer on a ship navigating treacherous waters, as he grapples with love, loss, and ambition. The book opens with a maritime disaster that sets the stage for Denis's struggles and personal growth, especially in relation to his love for Nan Merridew, a young woman whose life he saves during the wreck.  The beginning of the novel introduces the dire circumstances on the ship "North Foreland" shortly before it meets its tragic fate. Amidst the chaos, we learn about Denis Dent's background—his Irish heritage and humble beginnings—and his aspirations of becoming more than just a sailor. As the ship's crew faces disaster, Denis shows remarkable courage, ultimately rescuing Nan from the sea. The opening scenes keenly set a dramatic tone, showcasing themes of bravery, class differences, and the complexities of romantic relationships that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGold mines and mining -- Australia -- Ballarat (Vic.) -- Fiction1 aFisher, Harrison,d1875-193440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37598  c78438d78438