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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aNorton, Roy,
_d1869-1942
245 1 0 _aTo the lights
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-09-28
508 _aRoger Frank
520 _a"To the Lights" by Roy Norton is a novel written in the early 20th century that captures the struggles of seafaring life against the backdrop of a tumultuous ocean. The narrative tells the story of Captain Joshua Fairley, an aging fisherman, as he perseveres through a violent storm at sea with his loyal crew aboard the trawler "I’ll Try". The book explores themes of resilience, familial bonds, and the unwavering spirit of those who live and work on the water. The storyline centers on Captain Joshua's attempts to navigate the relentless storm while grappling with the heavy burden of his past decisions and the well-being of his crew. After an accident leads to severe injuries among the crew, including himself, Joshua's deep-seated determination drives him to save the lives of those on board. His unwavering faith, coupled with a poignant sense of duty towards his family and crew, brings forth a powerful climax as a rescue vessel approaches. The story ultimately reflects on the lights that guide seamen home—a metaphor for hope, faith, and redemption in the face of overwhelming adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: The Consolidated Magazines Corporation, 1922
653 _aShip captains -- Fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aFishers -- Fiction
653 _aSeafaring life -- Fiction
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/BlueBookV034N06192204
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69063
999 _c109860
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