On Board the Esmeralda - Hutcheson, John C
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On Board the Esmeralda follows the journey of a young boy who faces a series of hardships after losing both parents and being mistreated by his cruel relatives. The novel opens with a portrayal of his troubled childhood, where he endures emotional and physical abuse at the hands of his aunt and cousins, followed by a harsh experience at a boarding school. His struggles are marked by a sense of isolation and vulnerability, but they also highlight his resilience and desire for a better life. As the narrative progresses, he escapes his grim circumstances by running away with a friend, eventually…mehr

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On Board the Esmeralda follows the journey of a young boy who faces a series of hardships after losing both parents and being mistreated by his cruel relatives. The novel opens with a portrayal of his troubled childhood, where he endures emotional and physical abuse at the hands of his aunt and cousins, followed by a harsh experience at a boarding school. His struggles are marked by a sense of isolation and vulnerability, but they also highlight his resilience and desire for a better life. As the narrative progresses, he escapes his grim circumstances by running away with a friend, eventually finding refuge on a ship. The sea becomes a symbol of freedom and new beginnings, offering him a chance to transform his fate. The story weaves together themes of survival, personal growth, and the search for belonging, setting the stage for the thrilling adventures and challenges he will face aboard the Esmeralda. The novel combines emotional depth with the excitement of maritime life, illustrating the transformative power of resilience.
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British novelist John Conroy Hutcheson (1840-1997), who wrote books and short tales about life at sea, was a maritime expert. Hutcheson was born in the Channel Islands in Jersey in 1840, and he passed away on Hampshire's Portsea Island in late 1896 or early 1897. Some of his most popular books are: Picked Up at Sea; or, the Gold Miners of Minturne Creek. And other stories, etc. On Board the "Esmeralda"; or, Martin Leigh's log. A sea story The Wreck of the Nancy Bell; or, Castaway on Kerguelen Land, The Penang Pirate and the Lost Pinnace. Fritz and Eric; or the brother Crusoes, Tom Finch's monkey and how he dined with the Admiral, and other yarns, etc. The White Squall: a Story of the Sargasso Sea Bob Strong's Holidays; or, Adrift in the Channel, etc. Afloat at Last. A sailor boy's log of his life at sea, etc. The Ghost Ship, The Island Treasure, also known as The Black Man's Ghost, Young Tom Bowling.