A Son of the Sea

Name: A Son of the Sea
Author: John Arthur Barry

Son of the Sea is a coming-of-age story about a young man named John Arthur Barry. John is the son of a fisherman, and he has grown up in a small fishing village in Ireland. He dreams of one day becoming a sailor, but his father is determined to keep him close to home. John's life is changed when he meets a mysterious stranger who tells him of a great adventure that awaits him at sea. With the help of his new friend, John embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning about the world and himself along the way. John's voyage takes him to exotic lands, where he meets new people and experiences new cultures. He also discovers the power of friendship and loyalty, and learns the importance of standing up for what he believes in. In the end, John finds the courage to follow his dreams and become the man he was meant to be.

By John Arthur Barry · First published 1911 · Genre: Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction · 22 chapters · 90,897 words

First lines

"HIT him again, Torre! harder, oh harder, ever so much! Mind! he's got a stone! Oh, the great coward!"

Thus shrilled a little girl as she danced, wild with excitement, around two boys, one considerably the stouter and heavier, who were doggedly pummelling each other in a secluded spot of garden hidden from the house by a thick grove of laurels.

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Work type: Novel
Author: John Arthur Barry
Date: 1911 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance
Length: 90,897 words
Structure: 22 chapters, 2,818 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey as he navigates the sea and discovers new places and cultures.
Fiction — The book is a work of fiction, as it is a story created by the author.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context, as the protagonist's journey takes place in the early 20th century.
Romance — The protagonist's journey is also a journey of self-discovery, as he learns more about himself and his relationships with others.