Tales of the clipper ships by C. Fox Smith

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Author Smith, C. Fox (Cicely Fox), 1882-1954
Illustrator Smith, Phil W.
Title Tales of the clipper ships
Original Publication United States: Houghton Mifflin Company,1926.
Note Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The last voyage of the "Maid of Athens" -- The end of an argument -- Oranges -- Seattle Sam signs on -- Paddy Doyle's boots -- The unlucky "Altisidora."
Credits Steve Mattern, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Tales of the Clipper Ships" by C. Fox Smith is a collection of maritime stories written in the early 20th century. The book transports readers to the world of clipper ships and their voyages, focusing on the lives of various characters associated with these majestic vessels. One of the primary figures introduced is Captain David Broughton, who finds himself deeply connected to the ship "Maid of Athens," reflecting the emotional ties sailors often hold with their vessels. At the start of the narrative, the scene unfolds with the death of Thomas Featherstone, owner of the "Maid of Athens." As relatives and acquaintances gather for the funeral, attention is drawn to Captain Broughton, who quietly contemplates his fate with the ship he has served for many years. The opening portion emphasizes Broughton's relationships with the other characters, including a chatty lawyer and Nosey relations, setting a tone of melancholy mixed with the lively recollection of seafaring life. The reader is introduced to Broughton's inner thoughts and the speculation about the ship's future, hinting at a blend of personal struggle and the romantic allure of maritime life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Short stories, English
Subject Clipper ships -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 67242
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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