Captain Balaam of the 'Cormorant', and other sea comedies by Morley Roberts
"Captain Balaam of the 'Cormorant' and Other Sea Comedies" by Morley Roberts is a collection of humorous maritime stories written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to a range of characters from various backgrounds navigating the challenges and comedic situations aboard ships, particularly focusing on Captain Balaam, the obstinate and unruly captain of the vessel "Cormorant". At the start of the first story, we meet Geordie Potts, a youngsailor aboard the ship "Patriarch", who grapples with the impending fortune he believes he may inherit from his wealthy uncle, Thomas Tyser. As the crew banters about Geordie's relationship with his uncle, a mix of camaraderie and rivalry develops due to Geordie's unexpected claim to wealth. The narrative showcases Geordie's drunken escapades and the humorous dynamics between him and his crewmates, highlighting both their gripes and aspirations in the world of seafaring, setting the tone for the comedic sea adventures to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Roberts, Morley, 1857-1942 |
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| Title | Captain Balaam of the 'Cormorant', and other sea comedies |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: Eveleigh Nash,1905. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 91.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Contents | The owner of the Patriarch -- The order of the wooden gun -- Captain Balaam of the Cormorant -- Jack-all-alone -- The mutinous conduct of Mrs. Ryder -- The comedy of the Oriana. |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Subject | Sea stories, English |
| Subject | English fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68920 |
| Release Date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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