| Author |
Bullen, Frank Thomas, 1857-1915 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Strachey, John St. Loe, 1860-1927 |
| Title |
Idylls of the Sea, and Other Marine Sketches
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Idylls of the sea: The passing of Peter. The loss of the first-born. A true shark-story. The slaver. The cruise of the 'Daisy.' 'Running the Easting down.' In the crow's nest. The birth of an island. A submarine earthquake. The silent warfare of the submarine world. An effect of refraction. A waking nightmare. The derelict -- Studies in marine natural history: Some oceanic birds. The Kraken. Concerning sharks. Flying-fish catching at Barbados. Unconventional fishing. Devil-fish. Of turtle -- Other sketches: 'Hovelling.' The loss of the 'St. George.' The truth about the Merchant Service. Cancer Cay. A nineteenth-century Jonah. The tragical tale of the boomerang pig. A day on the Solander whaling-ground. Sea-elephants at home. An interview. Up a waterspout.
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| Credits |
MWS, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"Idylls of the Sea and Other Marine Sketches" by Frank Thomas Bullen is a collection of marine sketches written in the late 19th century. It features vivid portrayals of the sea, its wonders, and the experiences of sailors, drawing upon Bullen's own adventures and insights from his time at sea. The sketches encapsulate a range of emotions, from awe to terror, highlighting the stark beauty and menace of the ocean. The opening of this collection introduces readers to a tense maritime scenario where a crew finds themselves adrift under grim circumstances, battling disease and despair amid a stagnant sea. As the crew grapples with a growing sense of foreboding, they are haunted by their environment's ominous change, from beautifully reflective waters to a sickly and foul surface. Central to this unfolding narrative is Peter Burn, an old mariner whose fading presence underscores the themes of mortality and sacrifice, culminating in his poignant passing, which ultimately seems to stir the sea back to life, instigating a change in their fortunes. This powerful beginning sets the tone for a series of maritime tales that promise both beauty and peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Sea stories
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| Subject |
Seafaring life
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| Subject |
Marine animals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64161 |
| Release Date |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 10, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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