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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
Note Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Richard Hulse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "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.)
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
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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