Sinclair's luck : $b A story of adventure in East Africa

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Sinclair's luck : $b A story of adventure in East Africa

by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman

EN·~4 hours·35 chapters

Chapters

35 total
1

AUTHOR OF "BILLY BARCROFT, OF THE R.N.A.S." "THE DREADNOUGHT OF THE AIR," "THE RIVAL SUBMARINES," ETC., ETC.

0:35
2

CHAPTER I - THE TWO CHUMS

10:24
3

CHAPTER II - "MEETING THE CASE"

7:16
4

CHAPTER III - FAREWELL

5:17
5

CHAPTER IV - "REGARDLESS OF THE RISK"

13:36
6

CHAPTER V - IN THE DITCH—AND OUT

8:45
7

CHAPTER VI - VAN DER WYCK'S GIFT

5:41
8

CHAPTER VII - DETAINED AT CAPE TOWN

5:15
9

CHAPTER VIII - HELD UP

8:05
10

CHAPTER IX - ROBBERY UNDER ARMS

5:36

Description

At the bustling start of a new term at Stockmere, two sixth‑form friends, Colin Sinclair and Tiny Desmond, navigate the usual mix of gossip, exams and the occasional escapade across the moors. Their bond is easy‑going yet sincere; Sinclair confides that his family’s finances have collapsed, threatening his place at the school, while Tiny offers steady support. The chapter captures the lively school atmosphere and the uneasy feeling of a future that may lie far beyond the familiar grounds.

The boys soon learn that an unexpected opportunity will pull them from the classroom to the wilds of East Africa, promising a test of courage and resourcefulness. As they contemplate leaving behind the safety of school life, the promise of adventure on the “Dark Continent” looms, hinting at encounters with untamed landscapes and new responsibilities. Listeners can expect a tale of friendship, daring decisions, and the first steps of a journey that will reshape both their lives.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (271K characters)

Series

Boys' empire series

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

United Kingdom: S.W. Partridge & Co., 1923, reprint 1924.

Credits

Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen, thank you Ru!

Release date

2024-01-10

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman

Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman

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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