My Shipmate Louise: The Romance of a Wreck, Volume 1 (of 3) by Russell
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| Author | Russell, William Clark, 1844-1911 |
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| Title | My Shipmate Louise: The Romance of a Wreck, Volume 1 (of 3) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "My Shipmate Louise: The Romance of a Wreck, Volume 1" by W. Clark Russell is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a group of passengers aboard the Indiaman "Countess Ida", bound for Bombay, showcasing their adventures and interactions as they navigate the treacherous waters of the Channel. The narrative hints at a romantic subplot involving the enigmatic Miss Louise Temple and the experiences that unfold during their journey. At the start of the novel, the protagonist reflects on the ship's departure from Gravesend and vividly describes the atmosphere aboard the ship amidst the uncertainty of the sea. The opening portion establishes a sense of adventure with the ship's picturesque journey, the crew's lively dynamics, and the arrival of various passengers, including the mysterious and captivating Miss Temple. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when the "Countess Ida" collides with a French lugger, resulting in chaos and peril, setting the stage for deeper explorations of character and circumstance as the voyage continues. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62343 |
| Release Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 43 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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