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100 1 _aArthur, T. S.
_q(Timothy Shay),
_d1809-1885
245 1 0 _aHair Breadth Escapes :
_bPerilous incidents in the lives of sailors and travelers in Japan, Cuba, East Indies, etc., etc.
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 2009-08-28
508 _aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Hair Breadth Escapes" by T. S. Arthur is a collection of adventure stories written in the late 19th century. The book narrates perilous incidents experienced by sailors and travelers in various locations, including Japan and Cuba, emphasizing themes of bravery, survival, and human resilience amidst danger. The opening story focuses on a harrowing encounter with pirates, setting a thrilling tone for the rest of the collection. The opening of "Hair Breadth Escapes" introduces readers to the assistant pilot of a merchant vessel named Dolphin. As the ship approaches Cuba, the crew encounters a pirate ship that ultimately captures them. The assistant pilot describes the terrifying atmosphere aboard the pirate vessel, highlighting the captain's arrogance and the crew's fearful denial of possessing treasure. As the pirates threaten violence to extract gold from the Dolphin's captain, the narrative builds tension, showcasing themes of survival and the complexities of human behavior when faced with peril. This gripping beginning sets the stage for further adventures that blend danger and the human spirit's determination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAdventure stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29829
999 _c70677
_d70677