Rugged Water by Joseph C. Lincoln

Name: Rugged Water
Author: Joseph C. Lincoln

The novel follows the story of a young man named Johnnie, who is determined to make a living as a fisherman in the rugged waters of Cape Cod. He faces many obstacles, including the disapproval of his family, the dangers of the sea, and the competition of other fishermen. Despite these challenges, Johnnie perseveres and eventually finds success. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about life, love, and friendship. The novel is set in the early 1900s and is a classic example of a coming-of-age story. It is a timeless tale of determination and perseverance, and is sure to inspire readers of all ages.

By Joseph C. Lincoln · First published 1924 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 19 chapters · 135,521 words

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A dark night, but a clear one. No clouds, no fog, and the wind but a light southwesterly breeze. Warm, too, for November. The little room in the tower of the Setuckit Life-Saving Station was chilly, of course--a landsman might have considered it decidedly cold--but to Seleucus Gammon, the member of the Setuckit crew on watch in the tower, it was warm, noticeably and surprisingly so. Seleucus, who had come on duty dressed for the ordinary November temperature, had unbuttoned the heavy jacket which he wore over his sweater and had hung his cap on the hook on the wall, beside the round, brass ship's clock. The brass of the clock was polished to a mirror-like glisten. So, too, was the metal of the telescope on its stand in the middle of the room. So, also, was every particle of brass or nickel in that room. There was no light to render these things visible, and no stove or other heating apparatus. Heat within and cold without meant frost-covered window panes and consequent difficulty in looking through and from those windows, in keeping watch up and down the beaches and over the stretches of sea and shoal. In many stations at this period it was not customary to keep a man on watch in the tower at night; the regulations did not require it and the matter was left to the discretion of the keeper. At Setuckit, however, night watch in the tower was a part of the regular routine; at least, since Captain Oswald Myrick had been in charge there.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Joseph C. Lincoln
Date: 1924 CE
Language: English
Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Realistic Fiction
Length: 135,521 words
Structure: 19 chapters, 4,727 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Historical Fiction — The book is set in the early 1900s and follows the story of a young man's journey to adulthood, which is a common theme in historical fiction.
Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey to adulthood, which includes a variety of adventures and challenges.
Romance — The book includes a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a young woman he meets on his journey.
Realistic Fiction — The book is set in a realistic world and follows the protagonist's journey to adulthood, which is a common theme in realistic fiction.