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100	1		_aCrane, Stephen, _d1871-1900
245	1	0	_aMen, Women, and Boats
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-01-01
505	0		_aStephen Crane: An estimate -- The open boat -- The reluctant voyagers -- The end of the battle -- The upturned face -- An episode of war -- An experiment in misery -- The duel that was not fought -- A desertion -- A dark-brown dog -- The pace of youth -- Sullivan County sketches: A tent in agony. Four men in a cave. The mesmeric mountain -- The snake -- London impressions -- The Scotch express.
508			_aEtext Produced by John Bilderback, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML file produced by David Widger
520			_a"Men, Women, and Boats" by Stephen Crane is a collection of short stories and sketches written during the late 19th century. It includes some of Crane's notable works and offers a vivid exploration of themes related to human experience, especially in the context of nature and survival. The central narrative begins with "The Open Boat," which reflects the harrowing experience of four shipwrecked men battling the relentless sea, capturing the struggles and dynamics of their fight for life. The beginning of "Men, Women, and Boats" introduces the tale "The Open Boat," which recounts the desperate plight of four men—a correspondent, a captain, an oiler, and a cook—stranded in a small dinghy after their ship, the Commodore, sinks. The narrative describes the overwhelming force of nature and the psychological turmoil faced by the men as they navigate the tumultuous sea. Each character reflects a unique perspective on their dire circumstances, from their hopes for rescue to their frustrations and fears. As they confront both the physical challenges posed by the waves and their own inner battles, the story effectively encapsulates the themes of camaraderie, existential despair, and the indifferent power of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories
653			_aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
700	1		_aStarrett, Vincent, _d1886-1974
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7239
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