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J.T.
J.T."
A weather‑worn tavern on the edge of the sea becomes the unlikely stage for a stranger whose presence feels as ancient as the tides. He drags a heavy cart bearing a sealed coffin, eyes scarred by countless voyages, and settles at a corner table with a slow, deliberate sip of rum. His gruff voice and low, horn‑like hum fill the room, while his gaze scans the cliffs for the silhouettes of passing ships.
He makes a blunt demand: a modest offering of rum, cured meat and eggs, and permission to perch on the hill and watch the sea, in exchange for a handful of gold coins he tosses onto the floor. Though his manners are rough, the old sea‑dog hints at a larger network of hidden treasures, lost crews, and perilous encounters that stretch far beyond the tavern walls. Listeners are drawn into a series of vivid, self‑contained adventures that begin with this uncanny meeting and promise further tales of mutinous plots, ghostly legends, and the restless spirit of the ocean.
Language
fi
Duration
~4 hours (252K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-03-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1850–1894
A restless storyteller with a taste for adventure, he turned illness, travel, and sharp imagination into some of the most enduring tales in English literature. Best known for Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, he also wrote poetry, essays, and vivid travel books.
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