
audiobook
by Fullerton L. (Fullerton Leonard) Waldo
By - FULLERTON WALDO - Author of "With Grenfell on the Labrador," "Down the Mackenzie," etc.
Copyright, 1924, by George W. Jacobs & Company All rights reserved Printed in U.S.A.
To MARY CASTLEMAN DAVIS
Grenfell: - Knight-Errant of the North
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
Grenfell: Knight-Errant of the North
IToC - A BOY AND THE SEA
IIToC - SCHOOL—AND AFTER
IIIToC - WESTWARD HO! FOR LABRADOR
IVToC - HAULED BY THE HUSKIES
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.
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
2010-04-19
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1877–1933
A journalist, editor, and prolific nonfiction writer, this early 20th-century author wrote about travel, public affairs, housing reform, and the work of Dr. Wilfred Grenfell in Labrador. His books blend reporting with a lively, first-hand sense of place and purpose.
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