
CHAPTER I. A LAKE HURON "HUMMER."
CHAPTER II. LOST OVERBOARD!
CHAPTER III. TOM ENCOUNTERS SOME OLD FOES.
CHAPTER IV. A CRAFT OF MYSTERY.
CHAPTER V. TOM IS IN THE THICK OF IT.
CHAPTER VI. ALONG A TRAIL OF TROUBLES.
CHAPTER VII. TWO BRAVE LADS AT BAY.
CHAPTER VIII. A TOUR OF EXPLORATION.
CHAPTER IX. "FIFTY DOLLARS TO THE MAN THAT GETS THEM!"
CHAPTER X. A TRAP OF NATURE'S MAKING.
Two brothers, Tom and Jack Dacre, set out on their sturdy motor‑boat, the Sea Ranger, to explore the restless waters of Lake Huron. As dark clouds gather and the lake turns a leaden gray, the pair must decide whether to press on or turn back, weighing the ship’s reliability against the looming storm. Their conversation reveals a history of daring voyages—from tropical maroonings to treasure hunts—hinting at the resourcefulness that has kept them afloat so far.
Aboard, the crew includes the eccentric Professor Podsnap and the quick‑witted Sandy, whose comic mishap with an ink bottle adds levity amid the growing turbulence. Their banter and good‑natured ribbing showcase a tight‑knit group that faces danger with humor and skill. Listeners will be drawn into the brothers’ mix of nautical competence, adventurous spirit, and lighthearted camaraderie as the first act of their Great Lakes odyssey unfolds.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (246K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Hurst & Company, 1912.
Credits
Al Haines
Release date
Apr 21, 2022
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1879–1917
An English-born journalist turned prolific writer of boys’ adventure fiction, he built a career around fast-moving series stories and a whole lineup of pen names. His books helped feed the early 20th-century appetite for aviation, scouting, and high-energy tales of youthful daring.
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