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_aBallantyne, R. M. _q(Robert Michael), _d1825-1894 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aShifting Winds: A Tough Yarn |
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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 2007-06-06 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England | ||
| 520 | _a"Shifting Winds: A Tough Yarn" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around various characters entangled in the lives of fishermen, seamen, and their families in a small coastal village, highlighting themes of adventure and morality. Central to the narrative are the characters Stephen Gaff, a fisherman, his family, and Captain Bingley, who narrates the unfolding events and conveys the Christian message intertwined in their lives. The opening of the book introduces readers to a stormy night at the Gaff family's cottage, where Mrs. Gaff anxiously awaits her husband's return. The scene is lively with the antics of their son, Billy, also known as "The Bu'ster," who is depicted as a mischievous and headstrong child determined to have supper. Moments later, Stephen Gaff enters, having returned from a shipwreck, bringing a wave of relief and joy to his family. The chapter sets up the premise of intertwining lives as it hints at further adventures involving shipwrecks, rescues, and the close-knit community of Wreckumoft, as well as establishing the tone of humor combined with the seriousness of their maritime experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aOrphans -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSailing -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aRescues -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSailors -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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