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100 1 _aRussell, William Clark,
_d1844-1911
245 1 0 _aJohn Holdsworth, Chief Mate
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-03-08
508 _aProduced by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"John Holdsworth, Chief Mate" by William Clark Russell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is centered around John Holdsworth, a dedicated and skilled sailor, navigating both the challenges of the sea and his poignant relationship with his young wife, Dolly. The narrative melds the intricacies of maritime life with the emotional turmoil of parting from a loved one, set against a backdrop of vivid descriptions of coastal England and the ocean. At the start of the narrative, the tranquil village of Southbourne is introduced during a warm summer evening, where the peacefulness contrasts sharply with the internal struggles of Holdsworth, Dolly, and her grandmother. The scene is drawn with detailed descriptions of the village life, while the characters grapple with the impending separation as Holdsworth prepares to embark on a long voyage. The emotional weight of their goodbyes fills the room, revealing themes of love, loss, and resilience as they reminisce and try to comfort one another amid their shared sadness. The opening section sets the tone for a rich exploration of human emotions intertwined with the adventure of nautical life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSea stories
653 _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54303
999 _c95137
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