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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aBallantyne, R. M.
_q(Robert Michael),
_d1825-1894
245 1 4 _aThe Red Eric
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-06-07
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Red Eric" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins by introducing Captain Dunning, an eccentric and good-natured whale-ship captain, who is preparing for his next voyage while emphasizing his commitment to temperance among his crew. The narrative not only hints at an adventurous whaling expedition but also explores themes of family, particularly through Captain Dunning's relationship with his daughter, Ailie, who aspires to accompany him on this journey. At the start of the novel, the reader is drawn into the bustling atmosphere of a temperance coffee-house, where Captain Dunning is engaging a cook for his ship. His unique personality and opinions about the necessity of a temperance lifestyle create an amusing backdrop for the introducing of his character. The opening chapters also emphasize the emotional bond between Captain Dunning and little Ailie, as they share joyful and touching moments before he embarks on his voyage. The tension escalates with the captain's determination to bring her along, creating a conflict with his protective sisters. The blend of humor, adventure, and family themes sets the tone for an engaging maritime tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChristian life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aShipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aIslands -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aShip captains -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMutiny -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSlave trade -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aWhaling -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aWhalers (Persons) -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aRobinsonades
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21714
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