The Boy Tar by Mayne Reid
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| Author | Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883 |
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| Illustrator | Read, Edward |
| Title | The Boy Tar |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Summary | "The Boy Tar" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel likely written in the mid-19th century. The story follows a young boy named Tar who embarks on a daring adventure after stowing away on a ship bound for Peru. While he expects an exciting journey, he quickly finds himself trapped in the ship's cargo hold and must navigate a perilous situation filled with challenges and dangers, particularly the terrifying presence of rats. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Philip Forster, an elderly man living in a peaceful seaside village, who beckons the attention of local boys eager to hear tales of adventure. He recounts his own boyhood experiences and a desire for the sea, hinting at the boy Tar's subsequent escapade. The narrative establishes a whimsical yet foreboding atmosphere as Forster reflects on his long absence from the village and begins to share a significant chapter from his life, leading naturally into the thrilling tale of Tar’s stowaway adventure and the unexpected challenges he faces aboard the ship. The early paragraphs promise a mix of exciting adventure and introspective narration, inviting readers to explore the themes of childhood curiosity and the inherent challenges of growing up. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25666 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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