The Voyage of the Rattletrap - Carruth, Hayden
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Perhaps we were pretty big boys - Jack and I. In fact, I'm afraid we were so big that we haven't grown much since. But Ollie was a boy, anyhow; he couldn't have been more than a dozen years old, and we looked upon him as being a very small boy indeed; though when folks saw us starting off, some of them seemed to think that we were as boyish as he, because, they said, it was such a foolish thing to do; and in some way, I'm sure I don't know how, boys have got the reputation of always doing foolish things. "They're three of a kind," said Grandpa Oldberry, as he watched us weigh anchor; "their…mehr

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Perhaps we were pretty big boys - Jack and I. In fact, I'm afraid we were so big that we haven't grown much since. But Ollie was a boy, anyhow; he couldn't have been more than a dozen years old, and we looked upon him as being a very small boy indeed; though when folks saw us starting off, some of them seemed to think that we were as boyish as he, because, they said, it was such a foolish thing to do; and in some way, I'm sure I don't know how, boys have got the reputation of always doing foolish things. "They're three of a kind," said Grandpa Oldberry, as he watched us weigh anchor; "their parents oughter be sent fer." Well, it's hard to decide where to begin this true history. We didn't keep any log on this voyage of the Rattletrap. But I'll certainly have to go back of the time when Grandpa Oldberry expressed his opinion; and perhaps I ought to explain how we happened to be in that particular port.
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Hayden Carruth (1921-2008) was an American poet and literary critic, renowned for his wide-ranging body of work, which includes poetry, essays, and a novel. His works are highly regarded for their depth, addressing complex issues such as mental illness, economics, social injustice, and the environment, with a style that intertwines the academic with the accessible. Carruth began his extensive literary career after his education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Chicago. His first book of poetry, 'The Crow and the Heart' appeared in 1959, but he is perhaps best known for 'Scrambled Eggs & Whiskey', which won the National Book Award for Poetry in 1996. 'The Voyage of the Rattletrap', while lesser-known, showcases Carruth's versatility as a writer, blending his poetic sensibility with prose storytelling. His literary style often reflects a blend of formal structure and free verse, as well as the use of colloquial language, which allows for a powerful and personal connection with his readers. Over the decades, Carruth's work remained consistent in its quality and relevance, establishing him as a significant figure in 20th-century American literature. He was also a respected editor and teacher, sharing his passion for the written word with many aspiring writers throughout his career.