02287cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500510015026400510020130000470025233600260029933700260032533800360035150000310038750800260041852013190044453400450176365300740180870000310188285600430191399900170195638523UtSlPG20260610133858.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aStoddard, William O.,d1835-192514aThe Noank's Log: A Privateer of the Revolution 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-01-07  aProduced by Al Haines  a"The Noank's Log: A Privateer of the Revolution" by William O. Stoddard is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set during the American Revolutionary War and follows the adventures of the privateer vessel "Noank" and its crew, particularly focusing on young characters like Guert Ten Eyck and Lyme Avery. Through their exploits, the narrative explores themes of patriotism, bravery, and the complex dynamics of warfare, portraying not just the battles at sea but also the sentiments of the people on land.  The beginning of the novel paints a vivid picture of the early challenges faced by the American revolutionaries, emphasizing the precarious situation of the Continental Army under George Washington. It introduces key characters, including Guert, who interacts with his mother and a group of Quakers, reflecting contrasting views on the war. The opening chapters set the stage for the "Noank's" mission and include a thrilling sequence of events such as the capture of a British supply ship and the excitement of impending naval confrontations. The atmosphere is infused with anticipation and tension, indicating the novel will involve not just historical recount but personal stakes in the fabric of resistance against British rule. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction1 aCrawford, Will,d1869-194440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38523  c79362d79362