Billy Topsail, M.D.: A Tale of Adventure With Doctor Luke of the Labrador by Duncan
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| Author | Duncan, Norman, 1871-1916 |
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| Title | Billy Topsail, M.D.: A Tale of Adventure With Doctor Luke of the Labrador |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Billy Topsail, M.D.: A Tale of Adventure With Doctor Luke of the Labrador" by Norman Duncan is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the young protagonist, Billy Topsail, as he navigates thrilling escapades alongside Doctor Luke in the harsh and captivating landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador. With a focus on the themes of bravery and camaraderie, this book promises an engaging exploration of life in the wilderness. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Billy Topsail, who finds himself stranded in Tight Cove after a trading schooner, the "Black Bat", becomes frozen in the ice. As winter sets in, Billy passes the time by trapping, but he soon encounters Doctor Luke, who is on a mission to help people in desperate need. The opening chapters depict a vivid setting of the brutal Northern environment, highlighted by the tension between Billy, Teddy Brisk, and the unruly pack of dogs under Timothy Light's care. The narrative hints at the impending dangers Billy and Teddy will face, including violent dogs and the harshness of nature itself, setting the stage for the forthcoming adventures and tests of character. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Labrador (N.L.) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47128 |
| Release Date | Oct 15, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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