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Pilot Fortune (1885)
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ISBN10: 1163909211
ISBN13: 9781163909218
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 346
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163909218
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 346
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pilot Fortune is a novel written by Marian C. L. Reeves in 1885. The book tells the story of a young man named Fortune, who dreams of becoming a pilot on the Mississippi River. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and follows Fortune's journey as he works hard to achieve his dream, facing various challenges along the way.The story begins with Fortune's childhood in a small town on the Mississippi River. He spends most of his time watching the steamboats pass by and dreaming of one day becoming a pilot. Despite his father's objections, Fortune leaves home at a young age to pursue his dream.The novel then follows Fortune's experiences as he works his way up the ranks of the steamboat industry, eventually becoming a pilot. Along the way, he faces various obstacles, including dangerous river conditions, rival pilots, and personal tragedies.Throughout the book, the author provides vivid descriptions of life on the Mississippi River, including the sights, sounds, and smells of the steamboats and the towns along the riverbanks. The novel also explores themes of perseverance, determination, and the importance of following one's dreams.Overall, Pilot Fortune is a classic American novel that offers a glimpse into the world of steamboat pilots in the mid-19th century. It is a captivating tale of one young man's journey to achieve his dream, set against the backdrop of the mighty Mississippi River.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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