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100 1 _aHenty, G. A.
_q(George Alfred),
_d1832-1902
245 1 2 _aA Chapter of Adventures
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-02-25
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Chapter of Adventures" by G. A. Henty is a historical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the story of young Jack Robson, a diligent fisherman’s son from the overlooked fishing village of Leigh, who embarks on a series of maritime experiences that test his resolve and courage. Set against the backdrop of maritime challenges and the local fishing culture, the book promises thrilling explorations and vivid depictions of life at sea. The opening of the story begins by portraying the fishing village of Leigh and introducing Jack, a fourteen-year-old lad who works on a fishing boat and is eager to embrace the life of a fisherman. Jack's day starts with a return from a successful fishing trip, showcasing the community's proud fishermen and their rigorous routines. However, danger strikes when Jack, along with friends, goes cockling and finds their boat adrift due to rising tides. They encounter perilous waves and are nearly swept away, only to be saved in the nick of time by a coast-guard. This initial adventure sets the tone for Jack’s character growth and the broader array of adventures that await him on the high seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAlexandria (Egypt) -- History -- Bombardment, 1882 -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28190
999 _c69099
_d69099