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100 1 _aBallantyne, R. M.
_q(Robert Michael),
_d1825-1894
245 1 4 _aThe Life of a Ship
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 Life of a Ship from the Launch to the Wreck" by R. M. Ballantyne is a children's adventure novel written during the Victorian era. The story centers on the character of a young boy named Davy who dreams of life at sea. Through his experiences, the narrative explores themes of adventure, resilience, and the unpredictability of maritime life. The plot follows Davy's journey as he witnesses the construction of a ship, the "Fair Nancy", and ultimately serves as a boy-seaman aboard her. After a series of adventures at sea, including intense storms and sea sickness, the ship is tragically wrecked on a hostile shore. Davy and the crew face numerous challenges as they attempt to survive, including the construction of a raft for escape. Throughout these trials, the story highlights Davy's growth from an eager lad to a brave young man, culminating in their eventual rescue and return home. The narrative serves as both an engaging tale of adventure and a cautionary exploration of the harsh realities sailors faced during that period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aRescues -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aShipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYouth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aShips -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFishers -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21745
999 _c62891
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