TY - BOOK AU - Tooker,L.Frank TI - Under Rocking Skies AV - PS PY - 2017/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Seafaring life -- Fiction N1 - Release date is 2017-10-09; Produced by David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Under Rocking Skies" by L. Frank Tooker is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Thomas Medbury, a young man deeply connected to the sea and nautical life, highlighting the intricate dynamics of relationships among sailors and their families. Central to the narrative is the tension between Medbury and the adventurous spirit of Hetty March, the captain's daughter, as various characters grapple with personal desires and familial expectations. The opening of "Under Rocking Skies" presents a rich, atmospheric scene with Medbury observing his neighbor's household. After a brief exchange with Hetty's husband, Bob, who is preparing for a fishing trip, Medbury expresses his desire to go to sea himself, hinting at a deeper connection to the maritime lifestyle. As the story unfolds, Medbury's interactions with Hetty and the reigning sentiments of longing, duty, and ambition surrounding their lives on the water become apparent. The novel's beginning sets the stage for exploring themes of love, ambition, and the pull of the sea, promising complexity as the characters navigate their intertwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55721 ER -