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100 1 _aGrenfell, Wilfred Thomason, Sir,
_d1865-1940
245 1 4 _aThe Wreck of the Mail Steamer
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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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.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Sprague Publishing Company, 1923
653 _aShort stories
653 _aSea stories
653 _aShipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNewfoundland and Labrador -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aFischer, Anton Otto,
_d1882-1962
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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