Afloat and Ashore: A Sea Tale by James Fenimore Cooper
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| Author | Cooper, James Fenimore, 1789-1851 |
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| Title | Afloat and Ashore: A Sea Tale |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Afloat and Ashore: A Sea Tale" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel written during the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around Miles Wallingford, the protagonist, as he embarks on a journey influenced by his maritime heritage, grappling with his desires and societal expectations after the losses in his family. As he contemplates his future, he is drawn to the sea, reflecting on the legacy of a father who was both a sailor and a man of integrity. The opening of the story establishes an intimate look into Miles's childhood, detailing how his father's experiences as a sailor during the American Revolution shape their family dynamic. It recounts poignant moments of grief following the deaths of both parents, emphasizing emotional connections to his upbringing in Clawbonny, the family farm. Struggling with the responsibilities of adulthood and the pull of adventure, Miles expresses a longing for the seafaring life, leading to an impulsive decision to leave home with his friend Rupert. The narrative unfolds with vivid descriptions of their departure, mingled with nostalgia and excitement, setting the stage for the adventures that await them on the high seas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Autobiographical fiction |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Young men -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Merchant mariners -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8647 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 127 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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