Grenfell: Knight-Errant of the North

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Grenfell: Knight-Errant of the North

by Fullerton L. (Fullerton Leonard) Waldo

EN·~5 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total

By - FULLERTON WALDO - Author of "With Grenfell on the Labrador," "Down the Mackenzie," etc.

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Copyright, 1924, by George W. Jacobs & Company All rights reserved Printed in U.S.A.

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To MARY CASTLEMAN DAVIS

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Grenfell: - Knight-Errant of the North

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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

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Grenfell: Knight-Errant of the North

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IToC - A BOY AND THE SEA

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IIToC - SCHOOL—AND AFTER

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IIIToC - WESTWARD HO! FOR LABRADOR

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IVToC - HAULED BY THE HUSKIES

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Description

A storm‑tossed coastline in Cheshire frames the first glimpse of a restless young boy who feels the pull of the sea as if it were destiny. When a local fisherman’s boat is lost to the fierce waves, the boy’s curiosity and bravery compel him to confront danger, setting the tone for a life spent chasing horizons. His early encounters with wind‑howled nights and cracked hulls hint at a restless spirit that will soon seek out far‑off, icy shores.

From those humble beginnings the narrative expands into a vivid chronicle of exploration across the rugged North, where huskies pull sleds and Arctic winds test every ounce of endurance. The storyteller weaves together true‑to‑life episodes—harsh blizzards, encounters with Inuit hunters, and the camaraderie of sea‑dogs—while underscoring a timeless belief that honor grows from facing hardship head‑on. Listeners will feel the cold bite of Labrador’s ice fields and the warm glow of a steadfast friendship that guides the boy‑turned‑knight through each adventure.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (309K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Jeannie Howse, Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

Apr 19, 2010

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Fullerton L. (Fullerton Leonard) Waldo

Fullerton L. (Fullerton Leonard) Waldo

1877–1933

A journalist, editor, and travel writer, he turned reporting into lively nonfiction about big places and bigger undertakings, from the Panama Canal to the far North. His books have the brisk, curious energy of someone who wanted to see the world firsthand and then bring it back to readers.

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