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Thrilling Stories Of The Ocean / From Authentic Accounts Of Modern Voyagers And Travellers; Designed / For The Entertainment And Instruction Of Young People

By Marmaduke Park
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This collection presents dramatic short narratives and informative sketches about sea life and maritime dangers aimed at young readers. It combines eyewitness-style tales of shark attacks, whale fishing, shipwrecks, and rescues with explanatory passages on animals and safety equipment. Individual accounts describe a brave boy who dies attempting to save others, a poultry basket used as an improvised life-preserver, and the development of a buoyant rescue boat. Descriptions detail shark and whale anatomy and behavior, shipboard work, and lifeboat construction. The volume balances thrilling adventure with practical instruction about courage, rescue techniques, and the tools sailors use to confront ocean hazards.

About the Author

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Marmaduke Park

Marmaduke Park is an author known for his work in children's literature, particularly in the adventure genre. His notable book, "Thrilling Stories Of The Ocean," presents a collection of authentic accounts from modern voyagers and travelers, aimed at entertaining and educating young readers. Through vivid storytelling, Park captures the excitement and wonder of oceanic exploration, making it accessible to a younger audience. His contributions reflect a commitment to inspiring curiosity about the world and its adventures.

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