
CHAPTER I FERNHALL v. LOAMSHIRE
CHAPTER II 'MOP FAUCIBUS HÆSIT'
CHAPTER III SNAP'S REDEMPTION
CHAPTER IV THE FERNHALL GHOST
CHAPTER V THE ADMIRAL'S 'SOCK-DOLLAGER'
CHAPTER VI THE BLOW FALLS
CHAPTER VII LEAVE LIVERPOOL
CHAPTER VIII THE MANIAC
CHAPTER IX 'THAT BAKING POWDER'
CHAPTER X AFTER SCRUB CATTLE
A lively portrait of schoolboy sport and rivalry opens the tale, where a scrappy eleven from Fernhall face off against the formidable Loamshire eleven. The narrator captures the banter and bravado of the players, especially the fiery bowler whose temper flares with every delivery. Amid the chatter about tactics and the pressure of captaincy, a young lad named Snap begins to emerge as a figure of quiet determination, his modest stature belying a fierce spirit.
Beyond the cricket field, Snap’s path leads him into the rugged wilderness of the Lone Mountain, where youthful courage is tested against nature’s raw challenges. As the story unfolds, the reader follows his growth from a schoolyard underdog to a legend whose deeds echo across the highlands. The narrative blends humor, camaraderie, and the thrill of adventure, inviting listeners to share in Snap’s early struggles and the promise of greater feats that lie ahead.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (444K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: Longmans, Green, and Co.,1892.
Credits
Al Haines
Release date
2022-08-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1854–1918
A restless Victorian adventurer turned his travels, hunting expeditions, and imperial-era experiences into popular stories, poems, and sporting books. His work blends the energy of travel writing with the outlook of a man who lived in both Britain and Canada.
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