Cap'N Warren's Wards

Name: Cap'N Warren's Wards
Author: Joseph C. Lincoln

The story revolves around a wealthy and reclusive sea captain who dies, leaving behind three orphaned children to be raised by his loyal butler. The children are initially treated poorly by the townspeople due to their father's reputation for being cruel and ruthless. However, as they grow older, they prove themselves to be kind and honest individuals, earning the respect of the community.

By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1907 · Genre: Fiction, Adventure, Humor · 22 chapters · 139,326 words

First lines

"Ostable! " screamed the brakeman, opening the car door and yelling his loudest, so as to be heard above the rattle of the train and the shriek of the wind; "Ostable!"

The brakeman's cap was soaked through, his hair was plastered down on his forehead, and, in the yellow light from the car lamps, his wet nose glistened as if varnished. Over his shoulders the shiny ropes of rain whipped and lashed across the space between the cars. The windows streamed as each succeeding gust flung its miniature freshet against them.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
Date: 1907 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Adventure, Humor, Coming-of-Age, Romance
Length: 139,326 words
Structure: 22 chapters, 3,073 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Fiction — The narrative is a work of imaginative storytelling, focusing on characters and their experiences.
Adventure — The plot involves elements of exploration and personal journeys, typical of adventure narratives.
Humor — The writing style incorporates comedic elements and light-hearted situations.
Coming-of-Age — Themes of growth and personal development are central to the characters' journeys.