02295cam a22003133u 4500 54303 UtSlPG 20260610134243.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Russell, William Clark, 1844-1911 John Holdsworth, Chief Mate Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-03-08 Produced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "John Holdsworth, Chief Mate" by William Clark Russell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is centered around John Holdsworth, a dedicated and skilled sailor, navigating both the challenges of the sea and his poignant relationship with his young wife, Dolly. The narrative melds the intricacies of maritime life with the emotional turmoil of parting from a loved one, set against a backdrop of vivid descriptions of coastal England and the ocean. At the start of the narrative, the tranquil village of Southbourne is introduced during a warm summer evening, where the peacefulness contrasts sharply with the internal struggles of Holdsworth, Dolly, and her grandmother. The scene is drawn with detailed descriptions of the village life, while the characters grapple with the impending separation as Holdsworth prepares to embark on a long voyage. The emotional weight of their goodbyes fills the room, revealing themes of love, loss, and resilience as they reminisce and try to comfort one another amid their shared sadness. The opening section sets the tone for a rich exploration of human emotions intertwined with the adventure of nautical life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Sea stories English fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54303 95137 95137