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100	1		_aRussell, William Clark, _d1844-1911
245	1	4	_aThe Honour of the Flag
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-11-23
505	0		_aThe honor of the flag -- Cornered! -- A midnight visitor -- Plums from a sailor's duff -- The strange adventures of a South Seaman -- The adventures of three sailors -- The strange tragedy of the "White Star" -- The ship seen on the ice.
508			_aProduced by Ted Garvin, Don Perry and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net
520			_a"The Honour of the Flag" by William Clark Russell is a short story written in the late 19th century. The narrative presents a lively tale centered around the conflicts and camaraderie between two very different characters: John Sloper, a retired tailor, and Joseph Westlake, an old sailor who is determined to assert the honor of his maritime flag. Set against the backdrop of the bustling Thames River, the story explores themes of pride, honor, and the humorous misunderstandings that can arise between civilians and seafarers. The opening of the short story introduces us to John Sloper, who celebrates the anniversary of his wife's death with great enthusiasm, much to the dismay of nearby sailors. One fateful Easter Monday, Sloper fires cannons in celebration, which inadvertently irritates Westlake and his crew on the cutter, the "Tom Bowling". A series of humorous exchanges follows, leading to a spirited confrontation between the two, as Westlake feels his flag's honor has been insulted. With a combination of bravado and mischief, the sailors retaliate against Sloper, taking him captive as they debate the significance of their actions and ultimately leading to a satirical exploration of dignity and retribution on the open waters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSea stories, English
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19899
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