The Cruise Of The Shining Light is a novel written by Norman Duncan. The story follows the journey of Captain David Hazeltine and his crew aboard the Shining Light, a small schooner, as they sail around the coast of Maine. The crew includes a young boy named Jerry, who is eager to learn about life at sea.As they travel, the crew encounters a variety of challenges and adventures, including storms, shipwrecks, and encounters with dangerous wildlife. Along the way, they also meet a cast of colorful characters, including lobstermen, fishermen, and lighthouse keepers.The novel is set in the early 20th century and provides a vivid portrayal of life in coastal Maine during that time. It also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the power of nature.Overall, The Cruise Of The Shining Light is a classic adventure novel that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.The outer door was flung open. Came a rush of wind-the noise and wet and lusty stirring of the night. It broke harshly in upon us; ’twas a crashing discord of might and wrath and cruel indifference -- a mocking of this small tragedy. The door was sharply closed against the gale. I heard the wheeze and tread of my uncle in the kitchen. He entered -- his broad face grave and anxious and grieved -- but instantly fled, though I beckoned; for Parson Lute, overcome, it may be; by the impiety of Elizabeth, was upon his knees, fervently praying that the misguided soul might yet by some miraculous manifestation of grace be restored to propriety of view and of feeling.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.