The Lively Poll: A Tale of the North Sea by R. M. Ballantyne

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Author Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894
Title The Lively Poll: A Tale of the North Sea
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Lively Poll: A Tale of the North Sea" by R. M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of fishermen in the North Sea, particularly focusing on the admiral of a fishing fleet, Manx Bradley, and the crew of the fishing smack called the Lively Poll. The narrative delves into themes of camaraderie, the challenges of life at sea, and the struggle against the vices that plague the fishermen, including alcohol and gambling, while also highlighting efforts of missionaries trying to bring salvation to these men. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the bustling life of the North Sea fishing fleet, led by the admiral, and the daily grind of these fishermen who brave the elements to catch fish. The captain of the Lively Poll, Stephen Lockley, and his crew engage in the night’s strenuous work of hauling in the nets while dealing with the dangers of the sea. The narrative quickly establishes the characters’ dynamics, their banter, and the underlying social issues they face, such as addiction and moral dilemmas. The opening sets up not only the challenges of fishing but also the personal trials of the characters, particularly Fred Martin, who is recovering from an illness and grappling with life choices influenced by temptations around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Fiction
Subject Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen -- Fiction
Subject Fishers -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Subject Fishers -- Religious life -- Fiction
Subject Missions -- Great Britain -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 23377
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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