John Frewen, South Sea Whaler by Louis Becke
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About this eBook
| Author | Becke, Louis, 1855-1913 |
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| Title |
John Frewen, South Sea Whaler 1904 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | From: Chinkie's Flat and Other Stories. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "John Frewen, South Sea Whaler" by Louis Becke is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set aboard a whaling ship, the "Casilda", exploring the tumultuous life at sea and the relationships among its crew, primarily focusing on the conflict between Captain Ethan Keller and his second mate, John Frewen, who is portrayed as an able and determined officer. The narrative touches on themes of loyalty, mutiny, and the harsh realities of whaling life in the South Pacific. The opening of the novel introduces Captain Keller's frustration as he grapples with the loss of two boats in pursuit of a formidable sperm whale. Tension is already palpable between Keller and Frewen, as past grudges complicate their interactions amidst the backdrop of high-stakes whaling operations. As the crew deals with the dangers of the ocean and the threat of mutiny looms, the dynamics between Frewen, his half-caste boatsteerer Randall Cheyne, and Keller evolve, setting the stage for further conflict and adventure. Frewen's commitment to his profession and his crew's welfare hint at larger themes of honor and camaraderie that will likely unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Whaling -- Fiction |
| Subject | Oceania -- Fiction |
| Subject | South Pacific Ocean -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24806 |
| Release Date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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