Afloat at Last: A Sailor Boy's Log of His Life at Sea by John C. Hutcheson
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"Afloat at Last: A Sailor Boy's Log of His Life at Sea" by John C. Hutcheson is a nautical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the journey of Allan Graham, a young boy and the son of a country vicar, as he embarks on his first voyage as an apprentice aboard the ship Silver Queen. The story delves into his experiences at sea, the challenges faced during the
voyage to Shanghai, and the camaraderie formed among the ship's crew, showcasing a rich tapestry of maritime life. At the start of the narrative, Allan expresses his desire to go to sea, despite his father's attempts to steer him toward more conventional professions. After receiving a letter confirming his apprenticeship aboard the Silver Queen, he prepares for the life of a sailor. The initial chapters introduce the key characters, including the rough yet friendly bosun, Tim Rooney, who becomes Allan's mentor, as well as the diverse crew members who will shape his experiences. As we follow Allan's arrival on the ship, we witness his fascination with the workings of the vessel and the beginning of exciting adventures ahead, such as warping out of dock and the lively interactions between the crew. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy) |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Overend, William Heysham, 1851-1898 |
| Title | Afloat at Last: A Sailor Boy's Log of His Life at Sea |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Hurricanes -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sargasso Sea -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21104 |
| Release Date | Apr 16, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 720 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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