000 02044cam a22003013u 4500
001 16000
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133356.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aQuiller-Couch, Arthur,
_d1863-1944
245 1 4 _aThe Ship of Stars
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 2005-06-07
508 _aLionel Sear
520 _a"The Ship of Stars" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the West Country and presents the life of a young boy nicknamed Taffy, who navigates the challenges of family, poverty, and personal growth against the backdrop of a changing rural England. The narrative is rich in detail, exploring Taffy's relationships with his parents, particularly his father, a clergyman, and his interactions with the local community. At the start of the book, we meet Taffy, a boy of over eight years living in a gate-house. The opening chapters delve into his life and environment, touching on his playful imagination and childhood beliefs, particularly influenced by his grandmother and their modest lifestyle. The family dynamic is explored as Taffy navigates his small world, the looming presence of his father’s responsibilities, and their imminent move to the coastal parish of Nannizabuloe. This transition brings with it a sense of adventure and new beginnings, as Taffy's explorations and experiences hint at the larger themes of identity and belonging that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCornwall (England : County) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16000
999 _c57388
_d57388