Jerry; or, the sailor boy ashore : Being the seventh—a fragment—in the series…
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"Jerry; or, the Sailor Boy Ashore" by Walter Aimwell is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story focuses on young Jerry Preston, who returns home after having run away from his family and experiencing life at sea. The book explores themes of youthful folly, responsibility, and the importance of family ties, while also highlighting the adventures and perils of sailor life through Jerry's experiences. The opening of the book introduces
Jerry Preston's eagerly awaited return home after a lengthy absence, during which he was presumed dead by his family. His sisters, Emily and Harriet, are anxious to see him, showcasing the warmth of familial love and excitement. As he reunites with his mother, Jerry reflects on his regret for running away and acknowledges the hardships he faced at sea, including shipwrecks and hard living conditions. The narrative sets the stage for Jerry's subsequent recounting of his adventurous but challenging journey, emphasizing his growth and the lessons learned during his time away from home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Aimwell, Walter, 1822-1859 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 2022656943 |
| Title | Jerry; or, the sailor boy ashore : Being the seventh—a fragment—in the series of the "Aimwell Stories" |
| Original Publication | Boston: Gould and Lincoln, 1863. |
| Series Title | Aimwell stories |
| Credits | Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Sailors -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Temptation -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Filial piety -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 74467 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-74467-4 |
| Release Date | Sep 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 592 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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