
CHAPTER I--ON THE BANKS OF THE GREAT AMAZON
CHAPTER II--STRANGE ADVENTURES IN THE FOREST--LOST!
CHAPTER III--BURNLEY HALL, OLD AND NEW
CHAPTER IV--AWAY DOWN THE RIVER
CHAPTER V--A DAY IN THE FOREST WILDS
CHAPTER VI--"NOT ONE SINGLE DROP OF BLOOD SHED"
CHAPTER VII--"A COLD HAND SEEMED TO CLUTCH HER HEART"
CHAPTER VIII--FIERCELY AND WILDLY BOTH SIDES FOUGHT
CHAPTER IX--THAT TREE IN THE FOREST GLADE
CHAPTER X--BENEE MAKES A STRANGE DISCOVERY
The opening places listeners deep in the Amazon’s shadowy heart, where the jungle’s silence is broken by the relentless roar of a massive saw‑mill. Dawn’s red light glints off the cutting blades, sending vibrations through the forest that even the wild beasts feel. The atmosphere is thick with the scent of damp wood and river mist, setting a vivid stage that feels both beautiful and foreboding.
Amid this rugged landscape we meet Jake Solomons, a charismatic Yankee with a quick smile, and his hulking companion Burly Bill, whose strength seems matched only by his good‑natured humor. They are joined by Chloe, a lively local girl whose bright presence lights up the early morning camp. As the trio prepares a simple breakfast beside the grinding timber, their banter hints at deeper plans and the challenges of life on the frontier, inviting listeners to follow their camaraderie and the mysteries that lie beyond the saw’s echo.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (355K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2012-05-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1840–1910
A Scottish naval surgeon turned storyteller, he poured his love of travel, animals, and outdoor life into fast-moving adventure tales for young readers. His books mix brisk action with the confidence of someone who had seen ships, storms, and distant places for himself.
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