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CHAPTER I--HOPE TOLD A FLATTERING TALE
CHAPTER II.--HURRAH FOR "MERRIE ENGLAND"!
CHAPTER III.--THE BOYS' LIFE IN LONDON.
CHAPTER IV.--WILD SPORTS ON MOORLAND AND ICE.
CHAPTER V.--A HIGHLAND BLIZZARD--THE LOST SHEEP AND SHEPHERD.
CHAPTER VI.--"THE BREATH OF GOD WAS OVER ALL THE LAND."
CHAPTER VII.--THE PARTING COMES AT LAST.
CHAPTER I.--THE TERRORS OF THE OCEAN.
CHAPTER II.--A FEARFUL EXPERIENCE.
CHAPTER III.--BOUND FOR SOUTHERN SEAS OF ICE.
In the crisp September light of the Scottish Highlands, three siblings—Duncan, Conal, and their bright‑eyed sister Flora—wander the forest of Glenvoie, their voices rising in a hopeful song while hunting wood‑pigeons and capercaillies. Their banter is lively, the land a tapestry of autumn reds, browns and evergreen shadows, and a massive Newfoundland dog adds a touch of loyal comedy to their morning chase. The scene captures the fierce loyalty, playful rivalry, and rustic wisdom that bind the trio as they prepare for something beyond the hills.
The brothers and Flora soon turn that same spirited courage toward a larger quest: a voyage across sea and shore in search of fortune and adventure. Their youthful optimism, tempered by the practical knowledge of their remote home, promises a journey where friendship, daring and the promise of a brighter tomorrow will be tested. Listeners will find a vivid portrait of a bygone Scotland, the laughter of children, and the first stirrings of an epic undertaking that beckons beyond the forest’s edge.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (416K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
May 18, 2012
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1840–1910
A navy surgeon turned storyteller, he poured his seafaring experience into fast-moving adventure tales that captivated young Victorian readers. His books mix action, travel, and a practical enthusiasm for the outdoors.
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