The Wreck of the Grosvenor, Volume 1 of 3 by William Clark Russell

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Author Russell, William Clark, 1844-1911
Title The Wreck of the Grosvenor, Volume 1 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, Volume 1 of 3" by William Clark Russell is a maritime novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the crew of the ship Grosvenor, particularly focusing on the experiences and perspectives of the second mate, Mr. Royle, as they embark on a challenging journey to Valparaiso amidst tensions, mutinous whispers, and poor provisions. At the start of the novel, the Grosvenor is preparing to set sail, with Mr. Royle observing the calm waters and the beauty of the surrounding sea. As the ship's crew begins to exhibit discontentment over the quality of their provisions, tensions rise between the men and the officers, particularly Captain Coxon and Chief Mate Duckling. The atmosphere is charged with a sense of impending conflict, as the crew's grievances over mouldy biscuits and foul meat foreshadow greater troubles that will arise during their voyage. Mr. Royle navigates his role amidst the brewing discontent while also admiring the ship and the sea, setting the stage for a tumultuous adventure filled with nautical imagery and human drama. (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
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EBook-No. 44497
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 30, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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