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100 1 _aWilson, Rufus Rockwell,
_d1865-1949
245 1 4 _aThe Sea Rovers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-12-12
505 0 _aGloucester fisher folk -- An ocean flyer's crew -- The man-of-warsman -- Soldiers who serve afloat -- The police of the coast -- The ocean pilot -- The deep-sea diver -- The lighthouse keeper -- Life-saving along shore -- Whalers of the Arctic Sea.
508 _aProduced by Martin Pettit 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"The Sea Rovers" by Rufus Rockwell Wilson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the life of fishermen, particularly in Gloucester, Massachusetts, detailing their adventures, trades, and the challenges they face while navigating the perilous waters for their catch. Through vivid descriptions and character portrayals, Wilson paints a picture of a robust community deeply connected to the sea. The opening of the book introduces Gloucester Harbor, setting the scene with rich imagery of the bustling fishing fleet as it sets out to sea. It delves into the history of the town, highlighting its significance as a fishing rendezvous since the colonial days. The narrative details the fishing methods and routines of the local fishermen, emphasizing their bravery and the harsh realities of their livelihoods, often characterized by the threat of storms, shipwrecks, and loss of life at sea. Through personal anecdotes and community accounts, the text establishes a connection between the sea rovers and their maritime heritage, illustrating the delicate balance between their dependence on the ocean’s bounty and the inherent dangers of their profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSeafaring life
700 1 _aFratz, May
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44413
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