Saved at Sea

Walton, O. F., Mrs., 1849-1939Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 78K words
Chapters: 8

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Saved at Sea by Mrs. O. F. WaltonAuthor: Walton, O. F., Mrs., 1849-1939,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Jan 1, 2004

Editor's review

Saved at Sea is a work of juvenile literature by the nineteenth-century English author Mrs. O. F. Walton, classified under juvenile belles lettres. Such works usually take a sea voyage or a perilous situation as their narrative setting and convey themes of courage, faith and growth; the language is relatively plain and the plot advances clearly, making the book suitable as introductory material for reading in the original English. The public-domain electronic text provided by Project Gutenberg is freely available and easy to carry around for reading, and it has some reference value for readers who want to understand the character of Victorian children's literature. Because this edition is in the original English and contains no annotation or introduction, readers are advised to understand its values and narrative methods in the light of the period. Overall, it is better suited as supplementary reading for English practice or for the study of children's literary history than as a first choice for readers seeking complex literary technique.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Intermediate English learners who want to practise reading in the original English
Readers studying Victorian children's literature
Parents or teachers looking for public-domain English books for children
Young readers interested in stories of the sea and of growing up

Not a good fit for

Readers hoping for a Chinese translation
Adult readers who prefer complex narratives and in-depth literary analysis
Beginners with weak English who need sentence-by-sentence annotation

Reading tips

Read through once to grasp the storyline, then go back to deal with unfamiliar words and long sentences.
Read a fixed amount each day and keep a vocabulary notebook of nautical and everyday expressions.
After reading, retell each chapter in your own words to check your understanding.
If using the book for teaching, sort out the characters' relationships and the key plot points in advance.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What level of English is needed to read this book?

As a nineteenth-century work of juvenile literature, its language is on the whole fairly plain but still has period features. An intermediate level of English reading is advisable, along with a dictionary for unfamiliar words.

Does this edition include a Chinese translation or annotation?

No. This edition is a public-domain electronic book in English published by Project Gutenberg, and it is not stated to include a Chinese translation, annotation or introduction.

Can it be used as an English reader for children?

It can serve as extracurricular reading for young people with some foundation in English, but the book carries nineteenth-century expressions and values, so guidance from a parent or teacher is advisable.

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About the author

Walton, O. F., Mrs., 1849-1939 Author

Mrs. O. F. Walton (1849–1939) was an English writer of children's literature active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Public information about her is limited, and few details of her life are known. Six of her works are held in this collection, including The King's Cup-Bearer, Christie's Old Organ, Saved at Sea, and A Peep Behind the Scenes. These works were mainly written for children and young readers, and their themes often revolve around faith, family, and moral trials in everyday life. The narration is plain and gentle, with a clear moral and religious tone. Among them, Christie's Old Organ is the more widely circulated and representative. Overall, her writing speaks to ordinary readers in simple language and seeks to convey moral lessons through story, giving her a place in the children's literature of her time.