| Author |
Stables, Gordon, 1840-1910 |
| Title |
Two sailor lads : A story of stirring adventures on sea and land
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| Original Publication |
London: John F. Shaw and Co., Ltd., 1892.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Two Sailor Lads: A Story of Stirring Adventures on Sea and Land" by Gordon Stables is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the adventures of two young children, Fred Arundel and his foster-sister Toddie, who encounter bravery and excitement while playing by the sea in Methlin, Scotland. Their exploration leads them into various adventures and the themes of friendship, courage, and the beauty of nature are prevalent throughout. The beginning of the book introduces us to the picturesque setting of Methlin, a quaint fishing village with a serene bay. As the sun sets, Fred and Toddie hear a distant cry for help, which prompts them to take action. They bravely launch a small boat to rescue a drowning boy named Frank Fielding, who they later bring to safety at their home. The chapter portrays the innocent courage of the children as they navigate the challenges of the sea and their strong bonds of friendship, setting the stage for the adventures that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Islands -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Caves -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Fishers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71992 |
| Release Date |
Oct 31, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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