The Cruise of the Pelican by H. Bedford-Jones
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"The Cruise of the Pelican" by H. Bedford-Jones is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Tom Dennis, a defeated newspaper owner who contemplates his failures while wrestling with difficult decisions about his future and the life of Florence Hathaway, a woman he cares for deeply. The overarching theme revolves around adventure and mystery, set in both small-town America and the vast Pacific, as characters navigate personal struggles
and the uncovering of hidden truths. The opening of "The Cruise of the Pelican" sets a somber tone as Tom Dennis reflects on the demise of his newspaper and the challenges he faces, including his feelings for Florence Hathaway, who has just left to accept a teaching opportunity in Chicago. The narrative soon shifts to the introduction of Boatswain Joe, a mysterious sailor who enters Dennis's life with news that could change everything for him and Florence. The chapter reveals Dennis's inner turmoil and ambitions, as well as hints of the upcoming adventures related to his and Florence's family ties and secrets surrounding her father, Captain Hathaway. As the story unfolds, issues of loyalty, love, and the call of the sea take center stage, promising excitement and intrigue as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bedford-Jones, H. (Henry), 1887-1949 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Cruise of the Pelican |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Hurst & Blackett, Ltd.,1924. |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Married people -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Salvage -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67311 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67311-0 |
| Release Date | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 406 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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