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100	1		_aRunciman, Walter Runciman, Baron, _d1847-1937
245	1	4	_aThe Shellback's Progress : _bIn the Nineteenth Century
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 2007-09-28
508			_aProduced by StevenGibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Shellback's Progress" by Walter Runciman is a collection of nautical tales written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the lives and adventures of sailors during the 19th century, focusing on various characters that embody the spirit of maritime life, including their camaraderie and struggles against the elements. It aims to capture the essence of seafaring while reflecting on the changes in the maritime profession as the era progressed. The opening of the work introduces readers to the bustling scene of a port with a fleet of sailing vessels preparing to set out to sea. It paints a vivid picture of the sailors aboard, contrasting the camaraderie and rivalries between different classes of sailors, particularly between the apprentices of collier vessels and their more "refined" counterparts. A disagreement between the young crew members leads to a humorous yet chaotic celebration as they prepare for their journeys, showcasing both the bonds of friendship and the harsh realities of seafaring life. The narrative sets the tone for the tales that follow, promising a blend of adventure, humor, and a candid portrayal of sailors' lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSea stories
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22794
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