The Wreck of the Grosvenor, Volume 1 of 3 by William Clark Russell
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| Author | Russell, William Clark, 1844-1911 |
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| Title |
The Wreck of the Grosvenor, Volume 1 of 3 An account of the mutiny of the crew and the loss of the ship when trying to make the Bermudas |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Wreck of the Grosvenor, Volume 1 of 3" by William Clark Russell is a maritime novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the crew of the ship Grosvenor, particularly focusing on the experiences and perspectives of the second mate, Mr. Royle, as they embark on a challenging journey to Valparaiso amidst tensions, mutinous whispers, and poor provisions. At the start of the novel, the Grosvenor is preparing to set sail, with Mr. Royle observing the calm waters and the beauty of the surrounding sea. As the ship's crew begins to exhibit discontentment over the quality of their provisions, tensions rise between the men and the officers, particularly Captain Coxon and Chief Mate Duckling. The atmosphere is charged with a sense of impending conflict, as the crew's grievances over mouldy biscuits and foul meat foreshadow greater troubles that will arise during their voyage. Mr. Royle navigates his role amidst the brewing discontent while also admiring the ship and the sea, setting the stage for a tumultuous adventure filled with nautical imagery and human drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mutiny -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44497 |
| Release Date | Dec 24, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 30, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 72 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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