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A BOUNTY BOY
PREFACE
CHAPTER I A Christmas Bounty
CHAPTER II A Whale Hunt
CHAPTER III C. B.’s Childhood
CHAPTER IV Evil from Without
CHAPTER V Entertaining Devils Unaware
CHAPTER VI C. B.’s Departure
CHAPTER VII C. B. Justifies His Position
CHAPTER VIII Treachery and its Consequences
On a remote island once scarred by convicts, a tiny settlement of Bounty descendants lives in an unassuming, almost Edenic harmony. Their days are marked by simple prayer, shared labor, and a faith that feels as natural as the tides that lap the white‑sand shore. The community’s quiet contentment is a living testament to a renewal that has taken root far from any formal church or hierarchy.
Into this tranquil world steps a young islander, the “Bounty Boy,” whose curiosity and sturdy spirit push him beyond the familiar horizon. When an unexpected opportunity sends him to sea, he finds himself amid a bustling whaling venture, confronting danger, temptation, and the stark realities of a wider world. Through each trial the boy’s innate Christian grit shines, offering listeners a vivid portrait of a rugged soul navigating adventure while holding fast to the values that shaped his upbringing.
Full title
A Bounty Boy Being Some Adventures of a Christian Barbarian on an Unpremeditated Trip Round the World Being Some Adventures of a Christian Barbarian on an Unpremeditated Trip Round the World
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (577K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2021-05-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1857–1915
Raised in poverty and sent to sea as a boy, he turned hard-won experience into vivid stories that brought the dangers and daily life of sailors close to shore-bound readers. Best known for The Cruise of the "Cachalot," he wrote with the authority of someone who had truly lived the life.
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