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050		4	_aPS
100	1		_aMarquis, Don, _d1878-1937
245	1	4	_aThe Cruise of the Jasper B.
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1996
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1996-11-01
508			_aProduced by John Gidusko. HTML version by Al Haines.
520			_a"The Cruise of the Jasper B." by Don Marquis is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story follows Clement J. Cleggett, a drab copyreader at a New York newspaper, whose mundane existence is upended when he unexpectedly inherits a small fortune from his irascible Uncle Tom. The narrative explores themes of adventure, self-discovery, and romance as Cleggett embarks on a journey that transforms him from a dull office worker into an aspiring seafarer and romantic hero. The opening of the novel introduces Cleggett as a seemingly unremarkable man, living a life of quiet routine until he receives shocking news about his inheritance. This revelation ignites a change in him, prompting him to confront his boss with newfound audacity and reach for a more adventurous life. Shortly after, he begins to fantasize about swashbuckling adventures on the sea, leading him to purchase the rundown ship, the Jasper B. His preparations include gathering a motley crew and dealing with impending threats that hint at danger and intrigue, setting the stage for a captivating adventure on the high seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAdventure stories
653			_aCruise ships -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/716
999			_c42837 _d42837