The Cruise of the "Scandal", and other stories

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bridges, Victor, 1878-1972

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Cruise of the 'Scandal' and Other Stories" by Victor Bridges is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The opening story introduces a character named Stephen, who seems to be a free-spirited traveler, navigating both his adventurous lifestyle and the expectations of his more conventional brother, George, who is interested in political aspirations. The narrative primarily revolves around Stephen's internal conflict between his love for exploration and the encouragement from his brother to settle down, ultimately leading him to a secluded island where fresh adventures await. At the start of the collection, Stephen embarks on a sailing journey to Kerrin Island, seeking solace and inspiration after a period of restless urban life. Accompanied by his newly adopted terrier puppy, Rufus, he finds not only his hut intact but also encounters a beautiful girl named Astarte, who has unknowingly taken residence in his spot while enjoying her own retreat. Their initial awkward meeting swiftly turns into a delightful interaction filled with camaraderie and romantic undertones. As their story unfolds, themes of love, adventure, and the tension between duty and desire develop further, making this introductory segment both engaging and whimsical, setting the stage for the subsequent stories in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The cruise of the "Scandal"

The man with the chin

Tony and his conscience

"Squarky-woo"

With the conquering turkey

The later edition

The ordeal by water

The strange adventure of Mr. Bates

A bit of old Chelsea

The microbe

Full-back for England

Elsie and the rooks

The bronze-haired girl

His Reverence

The Nadir Bandar.

Credits:

Al Haines

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2021-12-19