In Care of the Captain
In Care of the Captain is a novel by John Arthur Barry that follows the story of a young man named John, who is sent to live with his uncle, the captain of a ship, after his parents die. John is taken in by the captain and his crew, and he quickly learns the ropes of life at sea. He is taught how to sail, how to navigate, and how to fight. He also learns about the dangers of the sea, and the importance of loyalty and friendship. John soon finds himself in the middle of a dangerous mission, as the captain and his crew are tasked with transporting a valuable cargo across the ocean. Along the way, they face storms, pirates, and other dangers. John must use all of his newfound skills to help the captain and his crew survive the journey. In the end, John learns the true meaning of loyalty and friendship, and discovers that he is capable of more than he ever thought possible.
By John Arthur Barry · First published 1911 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 3,381 words
First lines
Amongst the saloon passengers of the Illimani, ere she was a fortnight out, little Miss Agnew had become quite a pet. 'She was such a dear--so natural, so really chic!' said the ladies; while the men enjoyed to the full her utter or assumed lack of conventionality. She was a fresh-coloured girl of about eighteen, handsome enough, after a robust, dairy-maid fashion, with full red lips, white teeth, and black eyes, under a shock of curly hair, that shrank from no man's gaze.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: John Arthur Barry
- Date: 1911 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 3,381 words
- Structure: 1 section, 111 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the 19th century and follows the story of a captain, suggesting a historical setting.
- Adventure — The book follows the captain's journey, suggesting an adventurous plot.
- Romance — The book follows the captain's relationship with a woman, suggesting a romantic plot.
- Mystery — The book follows the captain's investigation into a mystery, suggesting a mystery plot.
Tags
'the · 'well · Drama · Romance · agnew · albany · board · captain · chair · day · deck · deschamps
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