Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast by Kirk Munroe

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Author Munroe, Kirk, 1850-1930
Illustrator Rogers, W. A. (William Allen), 1854-1931
Title Rick Dale, A Story of the Northwest Coast
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Summary "Rick Dale: A Story of the Northwest Coast" by Kirk Munroe is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the life of Alaric Dale Todd, a wealthy but sheltered young man who grapples with feelings of inadequacy and isolation as he seeks to break free from the constraints of his privileged upbringing. The narrative explores themes of self-discovery and adventure as Alaric embarks on a journey to experience life beyond the confines of his affluent past. The opening of the novel introduces Alaric as a "poor rich boy" who has been overprotected due to an assumed weak heart, leading to a life devoid of typical boyhood experiences. After the death of his mother, he returns to San Francisco, feeling lonely and misunderstood by his family. His fortunes change when he meets his energetic cousin Esther, who inspires him to seek a more adventurous life. After a fiery encounter while driving ponies, he resolves to break away from his past and ultimately runs away to find his own path, marking the beginning of his transformation from a timid youth to an adventurous sailor. In the following chapters, Alaric's journey unfolds as he embraces the challenges and camaraderie of life at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Poor -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Smugglers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Loggers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Mountaineering -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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