The Sea Rovers by Rufus Rockwell Wilson
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"The Sea Rovers" by Rufus Rockwell Wilson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the life of fishermen, particularly in Gloucester, Massachusetts, detailing their adventures, trades, and the challenges they face while navigating the perilous waters for their catch. Through vivid descriptions and character portrayals, Wilson paints a picture of a robust community deeply connected to the sea. The opening of the book introduces Gloucester
Harbor, setting the scene with rich imagery of the bustling fishing fleet as it sets out to sea. It delves into the history of the town, highlighting its significance as a fishing rendezvous since the colonial days. The narrative details the fishing methods and routines of the local fishermen, emphasizing their bravery and the harsh realities of their livelihoods, often characterized by the threat of storms, shipwrecks, and loss of life at sea. Through personal anecdotes and community accounts, the text establishes a connection between the sea rovers and their maritime heritage, illustrating the delicate balance between their dependence on the ocean’s bounty and the inherent dangers of their profession. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilson, Rufus Rockwell, 1865-1949 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Fratz, May |
| Title | The Sea Rovers |
| Contents | Gloucester fisher folk -- An ocean flyer's crew -- The man-of-warsman -- Soldiers who serve afloat -- The police of the coast -- The ocean pilot -- The deep-sea diver -- The lighthouse keeper -- Life-saving along shore -- Whalers of the Arctic Sea. |
| Credits |
Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Seafaring life |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44413 |
| Release Date | Dec 12, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 487 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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