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040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aSpringer, Norman,
_d1888-1974
245 1 4 _aThe Blood Ship
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 2005-12-30
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520 _a"The Blood Ship" by Norman Springer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds as it introduces Captain Shreve, who is approached by a chatty writer seeking material about "King" Waldon, a legendary figure from the South Seas. The plot revolves around the ship, the "Golden Bough", and its dangerous crew, setting the stage for a gripping tale of adventure and moral conflict. At the start of the book, we witness the witty banter between Captain Shreve and the loquacious writer aboard the "Golden Bough" as they prepare for a sea voyage. The writer is particularly eager to gather stories about Waldon and his mysterious past, intriguing Shreve and his mate, Briggs. Meanwhile, Shreve harbors memories of the "Golden Bough"'s glorious history, realizing it has played a significant role in his own life, intertwined with themes of danger, love, and sacrifice. As the narrative progresses, the characters' fates become interlinked, especially with the enigmatic presence of a man named Newman, who appears to have his own dark reasons for joining the ill-fated ship. This complexity hints at deeper layers of the narrative, promising a dynamic exploration of the human condition amid perilous maritime adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSea stories
653 _aMutiny -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17414
999 _c58801
_d58801