An Old Sailor's Yarns by N. Ames
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"An Old Sailor's Yarns" by N. Ames is a collection of nautical tales written in the early 19th century. The book primarily centers around Captain Robert Bowline, a retired sea captain who has traded the tumult of the ocean for the tranquility of farm life in New England, along with his daughter Mary. Through vivid storytelling, the author explores themes of adventure, romance, and personal growth against the backdrop of maritime life.
The opening of the work introduces Captain Bowline's life post-retirement, detailing the idyllic yet nostalgic setting of his farm and the beauty of his daughter, Mary. We learn of her blossoming romance with Thomas Kelson, a young sailor who has spent years at sea. The narrative paints a picture of their innocent affection, interspersed with the arrival of Mr. Millinet, a pompous and fashionable suitor from New York who captivates Mary but ultimately finds himself outmatched by her genuine connection with Kelson. The intertwining of love and adventure sets the stage for a series of promising and entertaining tales that are sure to engage readers fond of nautical stories and character-driven romances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Ames, N. (Nathaniel), 1796-1835 |
|---|---|
| Title | An Old Sailor's Yarns |
| Contents | Mary Bowline -- Old Cuff -- The rivals -- Morton -- The pirate of Masafuero. |
| Credits |
Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Val Wooff and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 54.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29323 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29323-3 |
| Release Date | Jul 5, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 328 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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