Reube Dare's Shad Boat: A Tale of the Tide Country by Sir Charles G. D. Roberts
"Reube Dare's Shad Boat: A Tale of the Tide Country" by Sir Charles G. D. Roberts is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the ambitious Reuben Dare and his adventures during the shad fishing season along the picturesque waterways of the Tide Country. The narrative touches on themes of friendship, determination, and the challenges faced by those living in a maritime community. The beginning ofthe tale introduces readers to the characters of Reube Dare and his friend Will Carter, who have recently reunited after Will's college break. They discuss Reube's recently built shad boat, the "Dido", which holds great promise for their upcoming fishing endeavors. As they embark on their journey, they face various challenges, including an unexpected incident involving a runaway bull and potential sabotage from a local rival, Mart Gandy. The opening sets up a story rich with local flavor and youthful adventure as Reube aims to make a name for himself while navigating the complexities of friendship and local rivalries in a world steeped in nature's unpredictability. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Roberts, Charles G. D., Sir, 1860-1943 |
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| Title | Reube Dare's Shad Boat: A Tale of the Tide Country |
| Credits | Produced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the online Project Gutenberg team at www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by CANADIANA |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Young men -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Enemies -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Shad fishing -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 49081 |
| Release Date | May 30, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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