| 000 | 02399cam a22003613u 4500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 21812 | ||
| 003 | UtSlPG | ||
| 005 | 20260610133513.0 | ||
| 006 | m | ||
| 007 | cr n | ||
| 008 | 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d | ||
| 040 | _aUtSlPG | ||
| 041 | 7 |
_aen _2iso639-1 |
|
| 050 | 4 | _aPR | |
| 100 | 1 |
_aKingston, William Henry Giles, _d1814-1880 |
|
| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aPaul Gerrard, the Cabin Boy |
| 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 2007-06-12 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England | ||
| 520 | _a"Paul Gerrard, the Cabin Boy" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the young protagonist, Paul Gerrard, as he embarks on a challenging journey at sea after his family loses their fortune due to a lawsuit. Facing adversity and a harsh life aboard the frigate "Cerberus", Paul must navigate not only his new position as a cabin boy but also his complicated feelings towards his fellow shipmates, particularly Gilbert Devereux, the son of the family responsible for his misfortunes. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the tumultuous life on the "Cerberus" during a stormy night at sea. The midshipmen, including Paul, revel in their camaraderie despite the chaos, highlighting their youthful bravado. However, amid the laughter, Paul struggles with personal turmoil, grappling with his past and the public disgrace of his family. The chapter intricately sets up the socio-political dynamics on board while introducing the themes of loyalty, rivalry, and the harsh realities of naval life, which Paul quickly learns to endure. As the frigate faces battles and unforeseen dangers, Paul's character is poised for development, hinting at the adventures and trials to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
| 653 | _aBritish -- France -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aPirates -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSailors -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShipwrecks -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSeafaring life -- Fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21812 |
| 999 |
_c62956 _d62956 |
||