The casting away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The casting away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stockton, Frank R. (1834–1902).
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"The Casting Away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine" by Frank R. Stockton is a fictional novella written in the late 19th century. The story introduces two middle-aged widows, Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine, who embark on a voyage across the Pacific from San Francisco to Yokohama. Following an unfortunate shipwreck, the women find themselves in a precarious situation, which blends elements of adventure and humor as they navigate their way through uncertain circumstances. The opening of the novella establishes Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine as quirky yet resourceful characters aboard a steamer, gradually revealing their personalities through conversations and interactions with other passengers. The steamer collides with another vessel, leading to a chaotic evacuation where the two women, alongside a male narrator, end up in a leaky lifeboat, highlighting their unexpected camaraderie and resilience in the face of adversity. As they struggle to keep afloat and seek safety, their blend of practicality and humor sets the tone for their ensuing adventure on an uncharted island.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The casting away of Mrs. Lecks and Mrs. Aleshine
- Author credits: Stockton, Frank R. (1834–1902)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- American fiction -- 19th century
- Castaways -- Fiction
- Humorous stories
- Shipwrecks -- Fiction
- Survival -- Fiction
- Widows -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Novels
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