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_aHutcheson, John C. _q(John Conroy) |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAfloat at Last: A Sailor Boy's Log of His Life at Sea |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-04-16 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England | ||
| 520 | _a"Afloat at Last: A Sailor Boy's Log of His Life at Sea" by John C. Hutcheson is a nautical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the journey of Allan Graham, a young boy and the son of a country vicar, as he embarks on his first voyage as an apprentice aboard the ship Silver Queen. The story delves into his experiences at sea, the challenges faced during the voyage to Shanghai, and the camaraderie formed among the ship's crew, showcasing a rich tapestry of maritime life. At the start of the narrative, Allan expresses his desire to go to sea, despite his father's attempts to steer him toward more conventional professions. After receiving a letter confirming his apprenticeship aboard the Silver Queen, he prepares for the life of a sailor. The initial chapters introduce the key characters, including the rough yet friendly bosun, Tim Rooney, who becomes Allan's mentor, as well as the diverse crew members who will shape his experiences. As we follow Allan's arrival on the ship, we witness his fascination with the workings of the vessel and the beginning of exciting adventures ahead, such as warping out of dock and the lively interactions between the crew. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShip captains -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSailors -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aHurricanes -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSargasso Sea -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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_aOverend, William Heysham, _d1851-1898 |
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