The Cruise Of The Shining Light

The Cruise of the Shining Light is a novel written by Norman Duncan. The story revolves around a young boy named Davy, who lives with his family on a small island off the coast of Nova Scotia. Davy's father is a fisherman, and the family struggles to make ends meet.One day, a wealthy man named Mr. Cobb arrives on the island with his luxurious yacht, the Shining Light. Mr. Cobb offers to take Davy and his family on a cruise around the coast of Nova Scotia, giving them a taste of the high life.As they travel on the Shining Light, Davy and his family encounter a variety of characters, including a group of wealthy tourists and a young woman named Mary. Along the way, they learn about the joys and pitfalls of wealth and privilege, and Davy begins to question the meaning of happiness and success.The Cruise of the Shining Light is a heartwarming story about the power of friendship and the importance of staying true to oneself. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with 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.