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100 1 _aKingston, William Henry Giles,
_d1814-1880
245 1 4 _aThe Cruise of the Mary Rose; Or, Here and There in the Pacific
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-15
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Cruise of the Mary Rose; Or, Here and There in the Pacific" by William H.G. Kingston is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the journeys and experiences of sailors amid the Pacific islands, focusing particularly on the work of Christian missionaries and their encounters with various indigenous cultures. Through the perspective of the main character, David Harvey, and his family background steeped in religious tradition, the book reflects on piety, morality, and the clash of civilizations. The opening portion of the text sets the stage for the voyages undertaken by the crew of the Mary Rose, highlighting the family values and Christian beliefs that shape David’s upbringing. It introduces Uncle John's journal, which serves as a historical record detailing both the experiences of the sailors and the accounts of missionaries in the Pacific. David's reflections on his father’s teachings regarding the importance of faith and missions provide context for the moral dilemmas faced by the characters. The narrative hints at upcoming adventures where the crew will encounter the traditions, beliefs, and sometimes violent cultures of the various islanders they meet, while simultaneously contemplating the broader implications of their Christian mission. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSea stories
653 _aConduct of life -- Fiction
653 _aIslands of the Pacific -- Fiction
653 _aMissions -- Islands of the Pacific -- Fiction
700 1 _aPearse, Alfred,
_d1855-1933
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21457
999 _c62625
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