The S.S. Glory: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The S.S. Glory: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The S.S. Glory is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Niven, Frederick (1878–1944).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The S.S. Glory" by Frederick Niven is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a group of cattlemen who work aboard the S.S. Glory, an ocean liner traversing the Atlantic, and captures the harsh realities of their lives, characterized by camaraderie and the struggles they face at sea. The narrative introduces a range of colorful characters, including newcomers and seasoned cattlemen, reflecting the dynamics of a world marked by adventure and hardship. The opening of the book sets the scene at a wharf in Montreal, where a group of rough-and-tumble laborers known as the "Push" is waiting for job opportunities on the S.S. Glory. Here, we meet a lean young man, nicknamed Scholar, who aspires to join the crew as a cattleman. The interactions among the battered men and the newcomer provide insight into their lives and the camaraderie that develops amid the dusty wharf, illustrating the challenges and negotiations they face regarding employment and survival. As Scholar sign-ons for the journey across the Atlantic, the atmosphere foreshadows the tumultuous experiences these men will encounter onboard.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The S.S. Glory
- Author credits: Niven, Frederick (1878–1944)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Canadian fiction -- 20th century
- Seafaring life -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
