
BLACK PAWL
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
CHAPTER V
CHAPTER VI
CHAPTER VII
CHAPTER VIII
CHAPTER IX
A seasoned schooner captain, Black Pawl, commands his vessel with a blend of iron‑clad authority and dry humor, even as a clumsy crewman’s mishap sparks a terse exchange with his son, the eager Red Pawl. Their skillful navigation brings them into a hidden tropical bay, a sanctuary of calm waters framed by steep cliffs and white‑sand beaches, where the sea seems to sigh in harmony with the chorus of distant birds and native chants.
The islanders greet the newcomers with open‑hearted laughter, loading the deck with overflowing baskets of oranges, bananas, coconuts and even a squealing pig. Their simple, bark‑woven garments and friendly chatter reveal a community living in abundance, untouched by the usual lure of treasure. As Black Pawl watches the shoreline, the vivid scents, colors, and sounds of the paradise settle around the crew, promising both respite and a fresh set of challenges for the seasoned mariner.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (170K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Release date
2020-12-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1889–1953
A hugely popular magazine storyteller in the first half of the 20th century, this American writer produced hundreds of short stories and more than thirty novels. Many of his best-known books draw on Maine landscapes and communities, while others became memorable Hollywood films.
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