The Lady From the Sea Serial War Tale
Cyrus Townsend Brady presents Ellen Smith daughter of a Confederate privateer owner in the War of the Rebellion. Naval officer Beekman Smith captures the privateer and aboard a blockade runner. Ellen betrays Smith then is freed and becomes his wife amid war adventures and love. The serial blends ocean life with vivid naval action and a sharp war flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Ellen Smith
Ellen
Thomas Beekman Smith
Smith
Liberty
Romance in the Common People and the Smith Jones Names
An essay argues that romance often favors the beautiful and aristocratic, yet the finest tales are those of ordinary people. It traces Ellen Jones and Thomas Beekman Smith from humble origins through a naval career, highlighting how common names and backgrounds shape romance and national destiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Vere de Veres
Wordsworth
Jones
Smith
Smith and Jones
Howard
Miss Jones
War at Sea Sets Stage for Ellen Jones Romance
Sailor Smith serves aboard the aging frigate St Lawrence under Commodore Paulding as the Confederate privateer threat grows near Pamlico Sound. Ellen Jones, blocked by her father, faces a torn future as Smith returns from Asiatic service to pursue marriage amid wartime duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lawrence
Smith
Hiram Paulding
Lake ‘Champlain
Alabama
United States
North Atlantic
Cape Hatteras
Pamlico Sound
Sle
Eilen Jones
Pamlico
Abemarle Sounds
Major Jones
Ellen
Jones
North Carolina
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Governor’s Island
Elen
Asiatic
Witty Bits and Humorous Exchanges Across Papers
A collage of light verse and quotable quips from era papers. Jokes range from court missteps to marriage banter, teasing social norms, and playful wordplay. Notable lines include playful exchanges about money, love, and everyday mishaps.
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J. B. Lizzincorr
Canary
Smiths
Thomas
Tom
Ellen Jones
Mr.Smith
Tommy
New York
Orphan Asylum
United States Navy
Bainboro
Flo
Naval Academy
Ile
Commodore Bain
Beekman Smith
Ellen Jones Eng
Tidewater
Willy Nilly
Sy Jone
Cleveland Leader
Jimmie
Tommie
Pooh
the Tatler
New York Sun
John
Indy
Venus de Milo
Puck
Peleg
Washington Herald
London
Man
Boston Transcript
Youngwire
Detroit Free Press
Catholic Standard and Times
Ixloseman
Dr. Sharpe
Shamrock Circle
Smith's Hall
Elwood Carey
Georgia Bennetts Guardian
Sugar Loaf Camp No
W. AR Nla
E. Huling
E. Schneider
LGIN
C. EL
Brg
J. C. Brown
EA. Bennett
W.M
Col. Jewell
G.A.R. Mests
R. W. Lundy
T. M. Herman
Myrtle Point ‘Lodge
Lloyd Spires
A. Roberts
Myrtle Point
Oregon
K. A. Leep, M. D
Spruce Street
Willow Street
E. A. Dodge
U. S
Coquille River Electric Co
Frank Morse
Soquille
Transportation
Steamer
ECHO
Coquille City
A.m
Rives
D. White
Masrus
Bandon
Osquille City
Ream
Roseburg
Jer Yartiochora
B. Fenton
Goege
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