The Young Deliverers of Pleasant Cove by Elijah Kellogg
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| Author | Kellogg, Elijah, 1813-1901 |
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| Title | The Young Deliverers of Pleasant Cove |
| Series Title | Pleasant Cove series |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Young Deliverers of Pleasant Cove" by Elijah Kellogg is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the adventures of young protagonists, particularly focusing on Arthur Brown and his companions as they embark on daring voyages amidst the backdrop of historical maritime challenges and personal tribulations. Themes of camaraderie, courage, and the exploration of new lands are prominent as the characters engage with their environments and face various moral dilemmas. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to key characters and sets the stage for their upcoming adventures. Arthur Brown, a young man recently appointed captain of the brigantine named after his father, is joined by his friend Ned Gates, a smaller but determined sailor. The chapter establishes their camaraderie and introduces secondary characters, including Jacques, a local Frenchman knowledgeable about the coastline, and James Peterson, who is remembered fondly despite his struggles with alcohol. The narrative captures the boys' mixed feelings about their maritime duties and the profound impact of loss, particularly the death of Uncle Isaac. As preparations for another voyage to Marseilles begin, the young deliverers engage in tasks that reveal their ingenuity and resilience, laying the groundwork for the adventures and challenges that await them in the surrounding unfamiliar territories. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Young men -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Slavery -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49745 |
| Release Date | Aug 20, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 58 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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