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The Fledgling (1919)

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The Fledgling is a novel written by Charles Bernard Nordhoff and first published in 1919. The story follows the life of a young boy named Dick, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to fend for himself in the world. He is taken in by a kindly old man named Captain Sam, who teaches him how to sail and survive on the sea.As Dick grows older, he becomes more and more skilled at sailing and eventually sets out on his own adventures. He encounters a variety of characters, both good and bad, and learns valuable lessons about trust, loyalty, and perseverance.Throughout the book, Nordhoff paints a vivid picture of life on the sea, with detailed descriptions of the ships, the weather, and the challenges faced by sailors. He also explores themes of family, friendship, and the importance of following one's dreams.Overall, The Fledgling is a timeless coming-of-age story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a classic tale of adventure and self-discovery that continues to captivate and inspire readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781165187300
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 208
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x16 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 476 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. december 2024
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The Fledgling is a novel written by Charles Bernard Nordhoff and first published in 1919. The story follows the life of a young boy named Dick, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to fend for himself in the world. He is taken in by a kindly old man named Captain Sam, who teaches him how to sail and survive on the sea.As Dick grows older, he becomes more and more skilled at sailing and eventually sets out on his own adventures. He encounters a variety of characters, both good and bad, and learns valuable lessons about trust, loyalty, and perseverance.Throughout the book, Nordhoff paints a vivid picture of life on the sea, with detailed descriptions of the ships, the weather, and the challenges faced by sailors. He also explores themes of family, friendship, and the importance of following one's dreams.Overall, The Fledgling is a timeless coming-of-age story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a classic tale of adventure and self-discovery that continues to captivate and inspire readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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