| Author |
Ober, Charles K. (Charles Kellogg), 1856- |
| Title |
Out of the Fog: A Story of the Sea
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Tonya Allen, Charles Franks
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Out of the Fog: A Story of the Sea" by Charles K. Ober is a narrative that combines elements of adventure and personal reflection, likely written during the early 20th century. The book recounts an intense and transformative experience at sea, particularly focusing on the hardships faced by fishermen as they navigate the treacherous conditions of the Newfoundland Banks. The narrative serves as both a thrilling maritime tale and a profound exploration of faith and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of the unforgiving ocean. The story follows a young narrator who embarks on a fishing trip and finds himself adrift in a dense fog for nearly a week, confronting the perils of starvation and madness alongside a fellow sailor. As they battle the elements and their own despair, the narrative deepens into a spiritual journey, hinting at an awakening of faith and the search for purpose amid the chaos. The narrator’s experience not only illuminates the physical struggles of life at sea but also serves as an allegory for the challenges of life itself, ultimately culminating in a newfound understanding of faith and connection to a higher power. Throughout the ordeal, the theme of resilience and the search for redemption is explored, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in personal transformation through adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BV: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Practical theology, Worship
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| Subject |
Conversion
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
7957 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 18, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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