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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aMerwin, Samuel,
_d1874-1936
245 1 4 _aThe Whip Hand: A Tale of the Pine Country
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-02-03
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"The Whip Hand: A Tale of the Pine Country" by Samuel Merwin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces themes of adventure and struggle against nature, as it begins with a dramatic sea rescue involving a group of young men from a surf-boat braving the stormy waters of Lake Michigan to save the crew of a distressed steamer. The narrative is anchored by the character Jack Halloran, who embodies youthful determination and camaraderie, as he leads his crew in what seems like a noble yet perilous endeavor. The opening of the novel sets an intense scene, characterized by a thick storm that creates an atmosphere of urgency and peril. As the young men rally around the surf-boat in a daring rescue mission, we see Halloran commanding the group's efforts, showing both his leadership and enthusiasm for the fight against the elements. Meanwhile, onshore, a festive gathering of students and townsfolk lends a contrasting sense of community and support as they wait for the boat's return. However, the backdrop of impending tragedy looms, hinted at by the storm and the shipwreck in progress, establishing the stakes for the characters as they engage in a struggle that mixes both physical challenge and the spirit of youth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLove stories
653 _aLumber trade -- Fiction
653 _aGreat Lakes Region (North America) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54102
999 _c94936
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