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“It was the forty-fathom slumber that clears the soul and eye and heart, and sends you to breakfast ravening. They emptied a big tin dish of juicy fragments of fish- the blood-ends the cook had collected overnight. They cleaned up the plates and pans of the elder mess, who were out fishing, sliced pork for the midday meal, swabbed down the foc'sle, filled the lamps, drew coal and water for the cook, an investigated the fore-hold, where the boat's stores were stacked. It was another perfect day - soft, mild and clear; and Harvey breathed to the very bottom of his lungs.”

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Book:The Complete Works of Rudyard Kipling: All novels, short stories, letters and poems
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The Complete Works of Rudyard Kipling: All novels, short stories, letters and poems

The Complete Works of Rudyard Kipling is a comprehensive compilation that brings together the author's extensive body of work. It encompasses his novels, short stories, personal correspondence, and poetry, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of Kipling's writing style and thematic concerns. more

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Rudyard Kipling
Rudyard Kipling

Rudyard Kipling was a British poet, short-story writer, and novelist, known for his works reflecting British imperialism and his experiences in India. His most famous works include 'The Jungle Book' and 'Kim'. more

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