The Cruise of the Violetta

Name: The Cruise of the Violetta
Author: Arthur Willis Colton

The Cruise of the Violetta is a novel by Arthur Willis Colton that follows the adventures of a group of young people on a sailing trip in the Mediterranean. The story revolves around their experiences, challenges, and personal growth as they navigate through unpredictable weather conditions, cultural differences, and conflicts among themselves. Through their journey, the characters learn valuable lessons about teamwork, communication, and resilience, ultimately discovering their own strengths and weaknesses.

By Arthur Willis Colton · First published 1908 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Historical · 35 chapters · 57,333 words

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IN the Fall of the year when Krakatoa blew its head off in the East Indies, and sent its dust around the world, I fell sick of a fever in the city of Portate, which is on the west coast of South America. Portate had the latest brand of municipal enterprise and the oldest brand of fever. But they call any kind of sickness a fever there, to save trouble, and bury the alien with as little trouble as possible. I started for home, and came as far as Nassau, which is a town in the Bahamas. There, a wasted and dismal shape, I somehow fell into the hands of one Dr. Ulswater, who tended and medicined by back into the world of sunlight and other interesting objects.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Arthur Willis Colton
Date: 1908 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Historical, Nautical
Length: 57,333 words
Structure: 35 chapters, 1,088 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Fiction — The narrative of 'The Cruise of the Violetta' falls under the realm of imaginative creation and hence can be classified as 'Fiction'.
Adventure — The journey of the cruise ship 'Violetta', with its exciting and perilous experiences, can be identified as an 'Adventure'.
Historical — The book is set during the late 19th century and provides a commentary on the era's society and politics, justifying its categorisation as 'Historical'.
Nautical — The sea voyage of the 'Violetta' and the details of ship-handling and navigation categorize the book under the 'Nautical' genre.