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"The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands"는 젊은 독자들을 위한 모험 이야기로 유명한 스코틀랜드 작가 R. M. Ballantyne이 쓴 소설이다. 이 책은 1870년에 처음 출판되었으며 발렌타인의 인기 작품 중 하나다.
"The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands"는 모험, 해양 역사 및 로맨스의 요소를 결합하고 있다. 용기, 충성심, 바다의 무자비한 자연을 주제로 이 소설은 독자들에게 떠다니는 등대에서의 삶과 그러한 역을 맡은 사람들이 직면한 위험을 생생하게 묘사하고 있다.


"The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands" is a novel by R. M. Ballantyne, a Scottish writer known for adventure stories for young readers. The book was first published in 1870 and is one of Valentine's most popular works.
"The Floating Light of the Goodwin Sands" combines elements of adventure, maritime history and romance. With themes of courage, loyalty and the ruthless nature of the sea, the novel gives readers a vivid portrayal of life on a floating lighthouse and the dangers faced by those who assume such roles

요약
이 이야기는 잉글랜드 남동쪽 해안의 위험한 모래톱인 위험한 Goodwin Sands에 주둔하고 있는 떠다니는 등대의 승무원에 합류한 George Aspel이라는 청년을 중심으로 전개된다. Goodwin Sands는 역사적으로 수많은 난파선의 원인이었으며 떠다니는 등대는 지나가는 선박에 대한 경고 신호 역할을 한다.
George Aspel의 아버지인 Captain Aspel은 플로팅 라이트의 관리인이고 George는 그의 조수가 된다.

Summary
The story revolves around a young man named George Aspel who joins the crew of a floating lighthouse stationed on the treacherous Goodwin Sands, a treacherous sand bar off the southeast coast of England. Goodwin Sands has historically been the cause of numerous shipwrecks and the floating lighthouse serves as a warning beacon for passing ships.
George Aspel's father, Captain Aspel, is the caretaker of the floating lights, and George becomes his assistant.

CONTENTS

Preface.
Chapter I. Particular Inquiries.
Chapter II. The Floating Light Becomes the Scene of Floating Surmises and Vague Suspicions.
Chapter III. A Disturbed Night; a Wreck and an Unexpected Rescue.
Chapter IV. A New Character Introduced.
Chapter V. More New Characters Introduced.
Chapter VI. The Tempter and the Tempted.
Chapter VII. Treats of Queeker and Others?
Chapter VIII. The Sloop Nora?
Chapter IX. Mr Jones Takes Strong Measures to Secure his Ends,
Chapter X. Treats of Tender Subjects of a Peculiar Kind,
Chapter XI. The Ancient Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond.
Chapter XII. Strange Sights and Scenes on Land and Sea.
Chapter XIII. Bob Queeker Comes out Very Strong Indeed.
Chapter XIV. The Lamplighter at Home, and Threatening Appearances.
Chapter XV. A Night of Wreck and Disaster?The Gull “Comes to Grief.”
Chapter XVI. Getting Ready for Action.
Chapter XVII. The Battle.
Chapter XVIII. Shows that there are no Effects without Adequate Causes.
Chapter XIX. Confidences and Cross Purposes.
Chapter XX. Mysterious Doings.
Chapter XXI. On the Scent.
Chapter XXII. Mr Jones is Outwitted, and Nora is left Desolate.
Chapter XXIII. Tells of an Unlooked-for Return, and Describes a Great Feast.
Chapter XXIV. Conclusion.