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_aGrenfell, Wilfred Thomason, Sir, _d1865-1940 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Wreck of the Mail Steamer |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aProduced from the April 1923 issue of The American Boy magazine. | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2022-02-24 | ||
| 508 | _aRoger Frank and Sue Clark | ||
| 520 | _a"The Wreck of the Mail Steamer" by Sir Wilfred Thomason Grenfell is a gripping historical account written in the early 20th century. This book narrates the harrowing experience of a mail steamer that is lost at sea along the dangerous and shelterless shores of Newfoundland during a winter storm. The story encapsulates themes of survival, faith, and the valor of ordinary individuals in extraordinary circumstances, primarily focusing on the journey of the ship's crew and the heroic efforts made during the wreck. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Harry Barney, a fireman aboard the ill-fated vessel. The account details the crew's frantic struggle to maintain steam amidst rising water, the challenges they face during the tempestuous night, and the eventual wreck as they attempt to navigate a treacherous coastline. Harry recounts the events leading to the ship being cast ashore, while passing details about the rescue mission that involves a loyal dog saving the survivors by retrieving a line to the shore. Amidst the chaos, the steadfast nature of Uncle Joe and the courage of the crew are prominent, culminating in a heartwarming conclusion as they engineer their escape and reunite with their community in time for Christmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: The Sprague Publishing Company, 1923 |
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| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aSea stories | ||
| 653 | _aShipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aNewfoundland and Labrador -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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_aFischer, Anton Otto, _d1882-1962 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from the April 1923 issue of The American Boy magazine. | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67489 |
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