000 02725cam a22004693u 4500
001 37588
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610133846.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aStables, Gordon,
_d1840-1910
245 1 4 _aThe Island of Gold: A Sailor's Yarn
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-10-01
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Island of Gold: A Sailor's Yarn" by Gordon Stables is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Ransey Tansey and his little sister Babs, who navigate life along the English canal while living in modest circumstances. The narrative is filled with themes of warmth and familial love, making it particularly engaging for a young audience. The opening of the book introduces us to Ransey Tansey, an industrious eight-year-old boy caring for his three-year-old sister, Babs, while anticipating the return of their father from a trip. The setting is a humble cottage where the siblings share joyful moments with various animal companions, including a loyal dog named Bob and a dancing crane known as the Admiral. Ransey displays his playful and responsible nature as he takes charge of everyday tasks, from fetching milk to preparing meals. Their simple yet imaginative life in the countryside sets the stage for future adventures, hinting at a whimsical exploration filled with nature and the bond between siblings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSea stories
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aShipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aTreasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSailors -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aShipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYouth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aOceania -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYouth and death -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVolcanoes -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aIndigenous peoples -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aStewart, Allan,
_d1865-1951
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37588
999 _c78428
_d78428