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100 1 _aRunciman, James,
_d1852-1891
245 1 2 _aA Dream of the North Sea
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 2004-12-23
508 _aE-text prepared by Steven Gibbs and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"A Dream of the North Sea" by James Runciman is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of North Sea fishing, exploring the life and struggles of deep-sea trawlers and the harsh realities they face. The narrative centers on a group of characters, including Lewis Ferrier, a dedicated doctor, and Marion Dearsley, who journey aboard a yacht to witness firsthand the plight of the fishermen and contribute to their well-being. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to a violent gale besieging a yacht crewed by Ferrier and others on a philanthropic mission. The wild weather reveals both the beauty and terror of the sea, setting a tense atmosphere as the characters face uncertain challenges. Among them is Marion Dearsley, whose fascination with the storm underscores her strong character. As they navigate the treacherous waters, they witness the dangers faced by the trawlers, cementing their resolve to aid the rough-hewn men enduring such relentless toil and despair. Runciman’s vivid descriptions and compelling dialogue invite readers to engage with the emotional and physical struggles of the characters right from the outset, laying a powerful foundation for the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPhysicians -- Fiction
653 _aConduct of life -- Fiction
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Fiction
653 _aShipwrecks -- Fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Fiction
653 _aRoyal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen -- Fiction
653 _aFishers -- Great Britain -- Fiction
653 _aNorth Sea -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14432
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