Travel, War, and ShipwreckAlso published in the "Boy's Own Favourite Series", this is a nineteenth-century adventure story for boys, based on the author's own experiences as a world traveller. It includes gripping scenes such as an account of crossing the Santa Fe Trail and fights with "Red Skins" in America. The first-person narrative purports to be by the son of a naval lieutenant. |
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Page 5
... better take my boat , silently run along the coast for twenty or more miles , and , if she was not too formidable , use my utmost efforts for her destruction or capture . If firing should be re- ported , ' he added , ' I will send you ...
... better take my boat , silently run along the coast for twenty or more miles , and , if she was not too formidable , use my utmost efforts for her destruction or capture . If firing should be re- ported , ' he added , ' I will send you ...
Page 6
... better rest awhile , but on no account to leave the boat . I then returned to my point of observation , but as the haze had thickened , I was unable to see more of her . As this schooner was a larger one than I had anticipated , I ...
... better rest awhile , but on no account to leave the boat . I then returned to my point of observation , but as the haze had thickened , I was unable to see more of her . As this schooner was a larger one than I had anticipated , I ...
Page 8
... better than holding our own , when I got a clip on the head that nearly brought me down , -here's the scar still , -but in an instant I had turned round on the fellow that did it , - for , you see , I was engaged hammer and tongs with ...
... better than holding our own , when I got a clip on the head that nearly brought me down , -here's the scar still , -but in an instant I had turned round on the fellow that did it , - for , you see , I was engaged hammer and tongs with ...
Page 19
... better feelings , and the fault he complained of was at once amended . I cannot say I know very much , but the little I do know is entirely due to the patience and kindness of this excellent clergyman during the three years I was under ...
... better feelings , and the fault he complained of was at once amended . I cannot say I know very much , but the little I do know is entirely due to the patience and kindness of this excellent clergyman during the three years I was under ...
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... better to do , come and join us afterwards . " I did as I was desired . None of the stereotyped stories were being told , but the tobacco was being inhaled in regular and measured puffs , and but for the action of blowing it forth ...
... better to do , come and join us afterwards . " I did as I was desired . None of the stereotyped stories were being told , but the tobacco was being inhaled in regular and measured puffs , and but for the action of blowing it forth ...
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