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100	1		_aPark, Marmaduke
245	1	0	_aThrilling Stories Of The Ocean : _bFrom Authentic Accounts Of Modern Voyagers And Travellers; Designed For The Entertainment And Instruction Of Young People
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-10-06
508			_aProduced by Josephine Paolucci, Juliet Sutherland. The scans made available through the generosity of the Internet Archive Children's Library.
520			_a"Thrilling Stories Of The Ocean" by Marmaduke Park is a collection of adventure tales written in the mid-19th century, designed for the entertainment and education of young readers. The book explores various thrilling maritime experiences based on authentic accounts of modern voyagers and travelers, showcasing the ocean's dangers and wonders through compelling narratives. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the fearful presence of the white shark, illustrated vividly with descriptions of its size and features. The opening narrative recounts the tale of Volney Beckner, a brave nine-year-old Irish boy who goes to sea with his father. It details his courageous act when he jumps into the water to save a girl who has fallen overboard, heroically confronting a shark in the process. Tragically, while Volney's father is rescued with the girl, Volney meets a heroic but sorrowful fate. This gripping opening sets the tone for the thrilling adventures that will follow in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSea stories
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13604
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