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100 1 _aKingston, William Henry Giles,
_d1814-1880
245 1 0 _aWon from the Waves
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 2007-11-24
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Won from the Waves" by W.H.G. Kingston is a novel, likely written in the late 19th century. The story intricately explores themes of duty, bravery, and compassion centered around Adam Halliburt, a fisherman who confronts treacherous seas to rescue a child from a shipwreck. The narrative captures the struggles of coastal life while weaving in elements of adventure and human connection. The opening of the book introduces us to a gloomy evening at a small fishing village where Adam Halliburt and a group of fishermen are debating whether to venture out to sea amidst worsening weather conditions. Adam, a strong and kind-hearted man, eventually decides to set out with his crew to rescue a ship that had reportedly run aground. He encounters a mysterious old woman warning him against the impending danger, but he remains resolute in his decision to assist any survivors. Their perilous journey leads them to rescue a little girl left behind amidst the wreckage, showcasing Adam’s courage and selflessness amid the tumultuous sea. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at Adam’s commitment to caring for the child, illustrating themes of family and moral duty against the backdrop of maritime adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aGreene, John B.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23602
999 _c64654
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