The Wreck of the Grosvenor, Volume 3 of 3 by William Clark Russell
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| Author | Russell, William Clark, 1844-1911 |
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| Title |
The Wreck of the Grosvenor, Volume 3 of 3 An account of the mutiny of the crew and the loss of the ship when trying to make the Bermudas |
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| Summary | "The Wreck of the Grosvenor" by William Clark Russell is a maritime novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around a shipwreck and the subsequent mutiny of the crew aboard the Grosvenor, detailing themes of survival, bravery, and moral dilemmas faced at sea. The central characters include Mr. Royle, a second mate, and Miss Robertson, the daughter of the deceased captain, who navigate the harrowing trials of their situation while contending with their own emotional struggles. At the start of the novel's final volume, the reader is thrust into the midst of a violent storm, where Mr. Royle and the remaining crew members must contend with both nature's fury and the remnants of mutiny. The passage describes Mr. Royle's determination to navigate the ship successfully despite her dire condition and the precarious emotional state of Miss Robertson after the death of her father. Amidst their perilous circumstances, the characters seek resilience and hope, all while grappling with the weight of loss and the ever-looming threat of the sea. Their struggle against the storm sets the stage for themes of redemption, camaraderie, and the human spirit's endurance in face of despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mutiny -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44499 |
| Release Date | Dec 24, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 6, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 62 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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