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Sirs Appletons and a storm veiled voyage tale
In a fragmentary tale, a stormy voyage tests crew and ship while a Yankee captain hopes to weather the gale near Cape Hatteras. A secondary humorous section recounts Thram Appleton’s cautious courtship and plans for a prudent marriage to widow Jones, including discussions of boarders and thrift.
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Thram Appleton
Hiram
Stivam
Mni Appleton
Hiram Appleton
Widow Jones
Appleton
Mra Woolton
Jones
Mr. Appleton
Mrs. Jones
Pais
Siiiam
Thram
Tfiram