Fighting the Sea; Or, Winter at the Life-Saving Station by Edward A. Rand
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"Fighting the Sea; Or, Winter at the Life-Saving Station" by Edward A. Rand is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The story explores the lives of characters associated with a life-saving station on the coast, highlighting their interactions, challenges, and the heroic nature of their work amidst a harsh winter. Central to this narrative is Walter Plympton, a sixteen-year-old boy who becomes involved with the life-saving service and the
men who dedicate themselves to rescuing those in peril at sea. The opening of the book introduces several key characters and sets the stage for the central themes of courage and community. It begins with a dramatic scene where a man is stuck on a church steeple without a ladder, prompting his grandson, Cyrus, to seek help from his grandfather, Zebulon Smith, who is a boat-builder. The narrative quickly shifts to Walter Plympton, who is portrayed as a curious and ambitious youth with a vivid imagination and a desire to learn about the life-saving station. As the story unfolds, the reader is immersed in the everyday lives of those at the station, setting the tone for a tale filled with adventure, moral responsibility, and the spirit of self-sacrifice against the backdrop of the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Adapter | Rand, Edward A. (Edward Augustus), 1837-1903 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fighting the Sea; Or, Winter at the Life-Saving Station |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Lifesaving -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47165 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47165-5 |
| Release Date | Oct 21, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 290 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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