The Praying Skipper, and Other Stories by Ralph Delahaye Paine
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About this eBook
| Author | Paine, Ralph Delahaye, 1871-1925 |
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| Illustrator | Aylward, W. J. (William James), 1875-1956 |
| Illustrator | Clark, Walter Appleton, 1876-1906 |
| Illustrator | Leyendecker, J. C. (Joseph Christian), 1874-1951 |
| LoC No. | 06011303 |
| Title | The Praying Skipper, and Other Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The praying skipper -- A victory unforeseen -- Corporal Sweeney, deserter -- The last pilot schooner -- The jade teapot -- Captain Arendt's choice -- Surfman Brainard's "day off". |
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| Summary | "The Praying Skipper and Other Stories" by Ralph Delahaye Paine is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative prominently features Captain Jesse Kendrick, the old sea captain of the steamer "Suwannee", who faces challenges due to his religious fervor and is judged by others, notably the young owner Arthur Valentine, who is skeptical of his authority. The stories intertwine themes of faith, authority, and the evolving dynamics of the maritime world. The opening of "The Praying Skipper" introduces Captain Kendrick, who is revealed to be caught in conflict with the new owner of the "Suwannee", Arthur Valentine. Valentine has received complaints about Kendrick's religious practices aboard the ship, prompting him to question the captain's fitness for command. As Kendrick reads a letter filled with criticism, he wrestles with his faith and the potential loss of his position, intensifying the atmosphere of tension. The story sets up themes of respect for authority, the clash between new and old values, and the scrutiny placed on those who hold steadfast beliefs in the face of modern skepticism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | American fiction -- 20th century |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 58817 |
| Release Date | Feb 3, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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