
audiobook
by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
'MIDST ARCTIC PERILS
CHAPTER I - RUN DOWN
CHAPTER II - A STRUGGLE FOR LIFE
CHAPTER III - RESCUED
CHAPTER IV - ON BOARD THE "POLARITY"
CHAPTER V - TRAPPED IN AN ICEBERG
CHAPTER VI - AN UNPLEASANT SURPRISE
CHAPTER VII - THE MOTOR-SLEIGH IS TAKEN OUT
CHAPTER VIII - NECK OR NOTHING
CHAPTER IX - AN ADVENTUROUS JOURNEY
Two eager teenagers from Yorkshire set out on a modest fishing ketch, the Laughing Lassie, eager for a taste of the open sea. Their guide, a grizzled skipper with decades of experience, pushes them into the rhythm of hard‑won labor, testing their resolve with cramped bunks, creaking timbers, and the relentless North Sea swell. As the sun dips behind rugged cliffs, the boys discover both the raw power of the ocean and the camaraderie that forms among seasoned crew members.
Soon, a sudden shift in weather hints at the harsher challenges that lie ahead, prompting the youngsters to rely on their quick wits and newfound skills. Their bond, forged in the cramped deck and shared hardships, becomes the anchor they need when the sea’s unforgiving moods begin to surface. This early leg of their journey promises a blend of adventure, youthful bravery, and the awe of confronting nature’s icy frontiers.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (273K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen
Release date
2018-08-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1959
A tireless maker of sea-going adventures, he filled shelves with brisk, action-packed stories for young readers. His books drew on a lifelong feel for Portsmouth, ships, and service life, giving even the wildest plots a convincing nautical edge.
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