Hatteras by A.E.W. Mason (1924)
"Hatteras" is a novel set in the early 20th century that follows the story of Captain Hatteras and his crew as they embark on a perilous journey to discover the fate of their missing commander, who disappeared while exploring the Arctic Circle. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of the harsh Arctic environment and the daring exploits of the characters, who must navigate treacherous ice floes, confront fierce storms, and battle against rival explorers in their quest for survival and discovery.
By A.E.W. Mason · First published 1924 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Maritime Fiction · 10,365 words
First lines
The story was told to us by James Walker in the cabin of a seven-ton cutter one night when we lay anchored in Helford river. It was towards the end of September; during this last week the air had grown chilly with the dusk, and the sea when it lost the sun took on a leaden and a dreary look. There was no other boat in the wooded creek and the swish of the tide against the planks had a very lonesome sound. All the circumstances I think provoked Walker to tell the story but most of all the lonely swish of the tide against the planks. For it is the story of a man's loneliness and the strange ways into which loneliness misled him. However, let the story speak for itself.
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Hatteras is listed on Textopian as a short story by A.E.W. Mason, dated 1924 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: A.E.W. Mason
- Date: 1924 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Maritime Fiction
- Length: 10,365 words
- Structure: 1 section, 163 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The story introduces us to various adventures encountered by the protagonist.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a bygone era, with detailed elaborations of the period's societal norms and events.
- Maritime Fiction — The book depicts sea journeys, naval adventures, and life at sea as part of the represented period.
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