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 28
... felt sore and bruised , so I turned to ease my position ; when my nurse , who was an elderly person , looked at me with a quiet , placid smile , and gently said , " You are better now . " I asked , scarcely knowing what I said , " Have ...
... felt sore and bruised , so I turned to ease my position ; when my nurse , who was an elderly person , looked at me with a quiet , placid smile , and gently said , " You are better now . " I asked , scarcely knowing what I said , " Have ...
Page 39
... felt convinced would do me good , constant change of association and scene would give me relief . Hence I resolved to leave my kind friends and visit the great New World . In doing so I have had the good for- tune of making your ...
... felt convinced would do me good , constant change of association and scene would give me relief . Hence I resolved to leave my kind friends and visit the great New World . In doing so I have had the good for- tune of making your ...
Page 48
... felt , in the language of the country , that my " dander was riz , ” so my nervousness disappeared , and I found my tongue . " I can break the wildest colt you ever threw a bridle over . If you don't believe me , ask Bristoe , the ...
... felt , in the language of the country , that my " dander was riz , ” so my nervousness disappeared , and I found my tongue . " I can break the wildest colt you ever threw a bridle over . If you don't believe me , ask Bristoe , the ...
Page 49
... felt , or thought I felt , quite capable of taking care of myself , I did not much mind the threat . D CHAPTER VIII . ACROSS THE PRAIRIE . EXACTLY a week I FIND EMPLOYMENT . 49.
... felt , or thought I felt , quite capable of taking care of myself , I did not much mind the threat . D CHAPTER VIII . ACROSS THE PRAIRIE . EXACTLY a week I FIND EMPLOYMENT . 49.
Page 51
... felt spoiling for want of a fight , and found Mr Crider willing to accommodate him . On the morrow , at a very early hour , the train started . Sweeney was not to be found , he had absconded tem- porarily till we left town ; I cannot ...
... felt spoiling for want of a fight , and found Mr Crider willing to accommodate him . On the morrow , at a very early hour , the train started . Sweeney was not to be found , he had absconded tem- porarily till we left town ; I cannot ...
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