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100	1		_aBridges, Victor, _d1878-1972
245	1	4	_aThe Cruise of the "Scandal", and other stories
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-12-19
505	0		_aThe cruise of the "Scandal" -- The man with the chin -- Tony and his conscience -- "Squarky-woo" -- With the conquering turkey -- The later edition -- The ordeal by water -- The strange adventure of Mr. Bates -- A bit of old Chelsea -- The microbe -- Full-back for England -- Elsie and the rooks -- The bronze-haired girl -- His Reverence -- The Nadir Bandar.
508			_aAl Haines
520			_a"The Cruise of the 'Scandal' and Other Stories" by Victor Bridges is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The opening story introduces a character named Stephen, who seems to be a free-spirited traveler, navigating both his adventurous lifestyle and the expectations of his more conventional brother, George, who is interested in political aspirations. The narrative primarily revolves around Stephen's internal conflict between his love for exploration and the encouragement from his brother to settle down, ultimately leading him to a secluded island where fresh adventures await. At the start of the collection, Stephen embarks on a sailing journey to Kerrin Island, seeking solace and inspiration after a period of restless urban life. Accompanied by his newly adopted terrier puppy, Rufus, he finds not only his hut intact but also encounters a beautiful girl named Astarte, who has unknowingly taken residence in his spot while enjoying her own retreat. Their initial awkward meeting swiftly turns into a delightful interaction filled with camaraderie and romantic undertones. As their story unfolds, themes of love, adventure, and the tension between duty and desire develop further, making this introductory segment both engaging and whimsical, setting the stage for the subsequent stories in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1920
653			_aShort stories, English
653			_aEnglish fiction -- 20th century
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/cruisescandalan00bridgoog
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66968
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