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_aRussell, William Clark, _d1844-1911 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Yarn of Old Harbour Town |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2020-08-29 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Yarn of Old Harbour Town" by W. Clark Russell is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of maritime life in an English coastal town, the story introduces its audience to Captain Charles Acton, a retired naval officer living with his daughter Lucy, and Rear-Admiral Sir William Lawrence, whose son Walter faces personal demons and potential redemption through a new captaincy on the ship "Minorca". The narrative explores themes of honor, family, and the struggles of men seeking their place in a changing world. At the start of the narrative, we witness the picturesque setting of Old Harbour House, the home of Captain Acton, and learn about the local folklore that surrounds the area. The opening chapter sees Captain Acton conversation with Sir William about current events, including naval pursuits and the impending command of the "Minorca" offered to Walter—an exciting opportunity that arises from Walter's troubled past as he grapples with alcoholism and the implications of his prior naval dismissal. The relationships between the characters, including Lucy's beauty and intelligence, provide a foundation for the story’s exploration of themes such as ambition and moral responsibility, setting the stage for emotional developments as the tale unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHistorical fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSea stories | ||
| 653 | _aEnglish fiction -- 20th century | ||
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