Stormy Voyage

Robert LeckieProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 186K words
Chapters: 19

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.Stormy Voyage by Robert LeckieAuthor: Leckie, Robert, 1920-2001,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Oct 17, 2015

Editor's review

Stormy Voyage is a work of juvenile literature by Robert Leckie, available in the Project Gutenberg free eBook library. Leckie is best known for his writing on military and historical subjects; this book is aimed at young readers and tells of adventure and trials during a sea voyage. Compared with his substantial works of war history, it is light in length and brisk in narrative pace, making it a suitable entry point for young readers new to seafaring adventure. Its descriptions of storms, the ship's progress, and the characters' predicaments can fire readers' imaginations about the sea and long voyages, and let them experience courage and responsibility amid tense plotting. For readers in China, the book is in the original English at a moderate level of difficulty, offering both the experience of reading an original text and an introduction to the tradition of Western juvenile adventure fiction. It suits fragmentary reading after school or during holidays, and is also a lightweight choice for English learners seeking to expand their reading. Note that as a public-domain eBook it has no modern introduction or notes, so readers should keep reference tools at hand.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Young readers who enjoy seafaring adventure
Learners who want to expand their reading with lightweight original English texts
Parents and teachers choosing extracurricular English reading for children
General readers interested in the tradition of Western juvenile literature

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking in-depth historical analysis or military research materials
Beginner readers who need a Chinese translation or detailed notes
Adult fiction readers who prefer contemporary long-form complex narratives

Reading tips

Read one chapter first to get a feel for the narrative pace, then go chapter by chapter, tracking the characters and the voyage.
Mark nautical terms and skip them for now; look them up together after finishing the chapter.
Compare it with the author's military histories to see how he writes different subjects.
Young readers can retell the plot in a few sentences after each chapter to check their understanding.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

Is this book in Chinese or English?

It is the original English text, a public-domain eBook from Project Gutenberg, with no accompanying Chinese translation. The English is generally moderate in difficulty and suits readers with some foundation; beginners can use a dictionary or bilingual reading tools.

What age group is it suitable for?

It is classified as juvenile literature, with a plot centered on a sea voyage, and suits young readers with basic English reading ability. Younger readers are advised to read with a parent or teacher to help with unfamiliar words and background questions.

Does the book include notes or an introduction?

As a Project Gutenberg public-domain eBook, it usually provides only the text, without a modern editor's introduction, notes, or exercises. Readers who want background can look up the author Leckie's life and work for support.

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About the author

Robert Leckie Author · American · 1920–2001

Robert Leckie (1920–2001) was an American military historian and a World War II Marine veteran who took part in the campaigns at Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and Peleliu. His 1957 war memoir Helmet for My Pillow became a bestseller and later served as source material for the HBO series The Pacific. He wrote more than forty books in his lifetime, and the library holds six of his works, including Troubled Waters, Secret Mission to Alaska, Danger at Mormon Crossing, Stormy Voyage, Black Treasure, and Fire at Red Lake, whose subjects often involve maritime adventure and wartime operations. His writing is known for its firsthand perspective and narrative drive, combining military action with suspense; public information on the detailed background of these works is limited.