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WORKS OFTHEODORE ROBERTS
Brothers of Peril
Preface
CHAPTER I. A BOY WINS HIS MAN-NAME
CHAPTER II. THE OLD CRAFTSMAN BY THE SALT WATER
CHAPTER III. THE FIGHT IN THE MEADOW
CHAPTER IV. OUENWA SETS OUT ON A VAGUE QUEST
CHAPTER V. THE ADMIRAL OF THE HARBOUR
CHAPTER VI. THE FANGS OF THE WOLF SLAYER
CHAPTER VII. THE SILENT VILLAGE
In the cold grip of early Newfoundland, a tangle of ambition, greed, and survival drives a rugged cast of fishermen, merchants, and seafaring raiders. The story opens amid the bustling harbors where fishing admirals dole out anchorage and dictate the rules, while ships from England, France, Spain, and Portugal collide over the rich, icy waters. Against this backdrop, the precarious peace with the native Beothic people flickers, hinting at both trade and betrayal.
Into this volatile world steps a determined young skipper who dreams of more than a mere haul of cod. He finds himself tangled in rivalries between powerful merchant captains and the relentless threat of pirates, while the harsh wilderness tests his resolve at every turn. As alliances shift and secrets surface, he must decide whether to chase personal glory or protect the fragile balance that holds the island together.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (374K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2013-12-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1877–1953
Best known as a Canadian poet and novelist, he wrote with a strong sense of place and adventure, moving between verse, fiction, and journalism. His career stretched across the early 20th century, and his work was often noted alongside that of his literary family.
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