The argument relies on claims that are not backed up by facts
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Explanation:
The printing press made it possible to make a book without handwriting it, which sped up the process exponentially. As a result books were mass printed and became cheaper and accessible to the public.
The theme highlighted in the mentioned excerpt would be perseverance.
The excerpt tells of Rainsford's courageous act of braving the sea to go to the direction of the shots despite of the harsh conditions at the sea. This is evidenced by the phrase "he fought the sea".
The term "doggedly" also describes a persistent pursuit which was what Rainsford showed. He showed perseverance in his actions.
