Cast Away in the Cold by I. I. Hayes
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"Cast Away in the Cold" by Dr. Isaac I. Hayes is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the voice of Captain John Hardy, an elderly mariner, as he recounts his youthful adventures at sea to a group of enthusiastic children, particularly focusing on the themes of endurance and survival against nature’s harshness. The opening portion introduces the setting of a picturesque village and establishes Captain Hardy
as a beloved local figure. Hardy meets the three inquisitive children—William, Fred, and Alice—who are eager for adventure and stories. Their delightful encounter leads to an invitation for the children to hear about Hardy's past experiences, setting the stage for a grand tale of shipwrecks and survival. We learn that Hardy will narrate his dramatic adventures that led him to be "cast away in the cold," igniting the children's imaginations and anticipation for the thrilling stories ahead. The dialogue and vivid descriptions create a whimsical atmosphere, inviting readers to delve into the old man's exciting journey into the arctic realms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hayes, I. I. (Isaac Israel), 1832-1881 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Cast Away in the Cold An Old Man's Story of a Young Man's Adventures, as Related by Captain John Hardy, Mariner |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Arctic regions -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Rescues -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Survival skills -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23986 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23986-6 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 612 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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