SETTING

Describe the setting of this story. This adventure occurred near Richmond, in Virginia. ...I had proceeded, upon a gunning expedition, some miles down the banks of the James River. ... . The cabin of a small sloop lying at anchor in the stream, and laden with garden mould, afforded us the only available shelter. ... I slept in one of the only two berths in the vessel -- and the berths of a sloop of sixty or twenty tons need scarcely be described.
 * Use quotes from the story that point out the setting.
 * Find images that illustrate the setting.
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The setting helps to establish the tone and mood of the story, for instance most succesful horror stories are not set in sunshine filled meadows, with prancing unicorns and happy butterflies.
 * Describe what you think the purpose of this setting is.