A Year in a Yawl by Russell Doubleday

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Author Doubleday, Russell, 1872-1949
Title A Year in a Yawl
A True Tale of the Adventures of Four Boys in a Thirty-foot Yawl
Note Reading ease score: 77.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note "A 7000 mile cruise down the Mississippi and up the Atlantic"--Front cover.
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Summary "A Year in a Yawl" by Russell Doubleday is a true adventure narrative written in the early 20th century. The story follows four boys—Kenneth Ransom, Clyde Morrow, Frank Chauvet, and Arthur Morrow—as they embark on an ambitious journey in a thirty-foot yawl they build themselves, aiming to sail around the Eastern half of the United States. The tale encapsulates themes of friendship, courage, and the spirit of adventure, as the boys navigate the challenges of their expedition. The opening of the narrative introduces the enthusiastic planning phase, where Kenneth passionately describes his vision for the voyage to his skeptical friends while sketching routes on a map. Kenneth's determination and resourcefulness come to life as he works diligently to construct the yawl, the "Gazelle," preparing for the grand adventure ahead. We see the boys coming together, excited about the journey and the experiences waiting for them, despite the doubts expressed by adults and their peers. Their initial conversations and preparations set the stage for a voyage filled with excitement, perils, and the joy of exploration, drawing readers into their audacious quest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Sailing -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Yachts -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Yachting -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailing ships -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Florida -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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