<영어로 읽는 고전 _ R.M. 발렌타인의 젊은 선원>
"The Young Trawler"는 모험적이고 항해를 주제로 한 이야기로 유명한 스코틀랜드 작가 R. M. Ballantyne이 쓴 소설이다. 이 책은 1876년에 처음 출판되었다. 모험, 탐험, 인내와 용기에 대한 교훈을 결합하여 젊은 독자들에게 어필하는 Ballantyne의 많은 작품 중 하나다.
"The Young Trawler"는 해양 산업과 어부들의 삶을 보여줄 뿐만 아니라 근면, 탄력성 및 팀워크의 중요성에 대한 귀중한 삶의 교훈을 전한다.


"The Young Trawler" is a novel written by R. M. Ballantyne, a Scottish writer known for his adventurous, nautical-themed stories. This book was first published in 1876. It is one of Ballantyne's many works that appeal to younger readers by combining lessons in adventure, exploration, and perseverance and courage.
"The Young Trawler" not only showcases the maritime industry and the lives of fishermen, but also imparts valuable life lessons about the importance of hard work, resilience and teamwork.

요약
이 이야기는 저인망 어선의 선원이 된 잭이라는 어린 소년의 삶을 다루고 있다. 이 어선은 물고기를 잡기 위해 해저를 따라 그물을 끌거나 트롤링하는 데 사용되는 어선의 일종이다. Jack은 어린 나이에도 불구하고 이 도전적인 직업에서 자신을 증명하기로 결심하는데….

소설 전반에 걸쳐 독자들은 바다에서 다양한 장애물과 위험에 직면하는 Jack의 여정을 바라본다. 그는 트롤 어선의 요령을 배우고, 폭풍과 위험한 날씨를 견뎌내고, 다른 해상 모험을 접하게 된다.

Summary
The story follows the life of a young boy named Jack who becomes a sailor on a trawler. A fishing boat is a type of fishing boat used to drag or trawl a net along the seabed to catch fish. Jack is determined to prove himself in this challenging job despite his young age... .

Throughout the novel, readers watch Jack's journey at sea as he faces various obstacles and dangers. He learns the tricks of a trawler, weathers storms and dangerous weather, and encounters other sea adventures.

Contents

Chapter I. Introduces Deep-Sea Fishermen And their Families.
Chapter II. A Contrast to Chapter I.
Chapter III. Introduces Consternation to A Delicate Household.
Chapter IV. Billy Bright the Fisher-Boy visits London?has a Fight?enlarges his Mind, and undertakes Business.
Chapter V. How Billy Conducts the Business?How Captain Bream Overcomes the Sisters,
Chapter VI. The Curse of the North Sea; and the Trawls at Work.
Chapter VII. A Haul and its Consequences?Mysterious News from the Land.
Chapter VIII. Dangers, Difficulties, and Excitements of the Traffic; Loading the Steamer.
Chapter IX. Another Drag-Net hauled?The Mission Smack.
Chapter X. A Strong Contrast?A Victim of the Coper.
Chapter XI. Ruth and Captain Bream take to Scheming.
Chapter XII. Captain Bream develops a Capacity for Scheming.
Chapter XIII. Run down in a Fog?Captain Bream acts surprisingly.
Chapter XIV. Ruth’s Hopes as to her Plot brighten a little.
Chapter XV. A Cloud comes over Ruth’s Hopes, and dims their Brightness.
Chapter XVI. Temptation on the Deep.
Chapter XVII. Converse in the Cabin?The Tempter again?An Accident.
Chapter XVIII. A Day of Calm followed by a Night of Storm.
Chapter XIX. Ruth finds that everything seems to go against her.
Chapter XX. Details Two Robberies and an Awful Situation.
Chapter XXI. A Hopeful Club Discovered.
Chapter XXII. In the Mission Boat on the Thames?The Damping of the Body cannot damp the Ardent Spirit.
Chapter XXIII. How Captain Bream fared in his Search, and what came of it.
Chapter XXIV. The Wreck of the Evening Star.
Chapter XXV. Billy and his Father Return Home.
Chapter XXVI. The House of Mourning.
Chapter XXVII. The Captain’s Appetite Restored, and Ruth in a New Light.
Chapter XXVIII. Out with the Short Blue again.
Chapter XXIX. Another Fight and?Victory!
Chapter XXX. The Climax Reached at last.
Chapter XXXI. The Last.