
Chapter One. - Preparations for the Chase.
Chapter Two. - The Storm and the First Adventure.
Chapter Three. - Bergen—Talking, Supping, and Sleeping Under Difficulties.
Chapter Four. - A Ghost and a Custom—A Fish-Market and a Norse Lover.
Chapter Five. - Cariole Travelling—Miserable Lodging and Poor Fare—Native Peculiarities—A Night Battle.
Chapter Six. - Deceptive Appearances—Perpetual Day—Perplexities about Bed-Time—Confusion of Mind.
Chapter Seven. - A Sunday on Shore.
Chapter Eight. - Visit to a Strange People—The Midnight Sun.
Chapter Nine. - Miscellaneous Adventures—The Value of Language—Salmon-Fishing.
Chapter Ten. - Conclusion.
Fred Temple is the kind of young man who seems calm on the surface but hides a restless, daring spirit. As the trusted chief manager of a thriving Liverpool firm, his reputation for fairness and sharp insight has earned him the devotion of every employee. Yet beneath his gentlemanly smile lies a history of reckless climbs, daring rescues, and a longing for adventure that never truly faded.
When rumors spread that Fred plans a three‑month “chase the sun,” his office buzzes with speculation and amusement. He summons the grizzled porter, Old Bob, to join him on a short voyage to Norway, promising a modest schooner and a chance to feel the wind in his hair once more. The promise of unfamiliar horizons hints at a journey that will test both his resolve and the bonds he’s built, setting the stage for an unexpected expedition that could change more than just his calendar.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (144K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
2007-10-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1825–1894
Best known for The Coral Island, he turned real travel and frontier experience into brisk, memorable adventure stories for young readers. His books helped shape Victorian juvenile fiction and still carry the energy of firsthand observation.
View all books
by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne

by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne