Red Lion and Blue Star, A Story of Two House-Fla
In this story, two house-flags, the Red Lion and the Blue Star, are the symbols of two rival merchant ships. The Red Lion is captained by a brave and noble captain, while the Blue Star is captained by a cruel and ruthless captain. The Red Lion and the Blue Star are constantly in competition with each other, and their captains are determined to outdo each other in every way. The Red Lion is a symbol of courage and honor, while the Blue Star is a symbol of greed and cruelty. The story follows the two ships as they battle each other in a series of thrilling adventures. Along the way, they encounter pirates, storms, and other dangers. In the end, the Red Lion and the Blue Star must face each other in a final showdown. The story is a thrilling adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a story of courage, honor, and loyalty, and it is sure to captivate readers of all ages.
By John Arthur Barry · First published 1902 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 3 chapters · 7,408 words
First lines
-"Yah! Don't talk to me about your new-fangled ships with their new-fangled patents!" exclaimed a stout-set, red-faced, grizzled man as he munched his cheese and biscuit and washed it down with copious draughts of rum and water. "Wood's good enough for me," he continued, in a rumbling, husky tone of voice. "I'm sick o' the sight o' your flash steel clippers with their double-barrelled yards and double-barrelled skippers."
-"Meaning me and my ship, I suppose, Captain Bolger?" asked a tall, fair, gentlemanly-looking man dressed in a fashionably cut suit of tweed, tan shoes, and straw hat with broad blue riband.
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Red Lion and Blue Star, A Story of Two House-Flags is listed on Textopian as a novella by John Arthur Barry, dated 1902 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: John Arthur Barry
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 7,408 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 118 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is based on a true story of two house-flags, and is set in a specific time period.
- Adventure — The story follows the two house-flags on their journey, and includes exciting events and plot twists.
- Fantasy — The story includes elements of fantasy, such as mythical creatures and magical powers.
- Romance — The story includes a romantic subplot between two of the characters.
Tags
house-flags · symbolism · color · red · blue · narrative · conflict · identity · heritage · friendship · adventure · courage
Contents
- Chapter 1: A Seaman of the Old School
- Chapter 2: The Capture of the Red Lion
- Chapter 3: Oil Upon Troubled Waters
More by John Arthur Barry
- The League of Ancient Mariners (1906)
- The Passage of the Palmetto (1899)
- The Ship and Her Master (1904)
- H.M.S. Pylades, The Last of Her Class (1904)
- The Pilot Service of Port Jackson (1902)
- With Young Germany on Shipboard (1905)
- How They Came Out in the Fifties (1904)
- Norfolk Island (1905)
- All works by John Arthur Barry