The Cruise of the Snowbird: A Story of Arctic Adventure

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The Cruise of the Snowbird: A Story of Arctic Adventure

by Gordon Stables

EN·~8 hours·29 chapters

Chapters

29 total
1

Chapter One. - The Young Chief of Arrandoon—The Rising Storm—Lost in the Snow.

18:59
2

Chapter Two. - Saved—Rory and Ralph—McBain has an Idea.

18:49
3

Chapter Three. - Life at the Old Castle—McBain Explains his “Idea”—Allan’s Dream.

19:32
4

Chapter Four. - The “Flower of Arrandoon”—Old Ap’s Cottage—Trial Trips and Useful Lessons.

16:40
5

Chapter Five. - Showing how Royalty Visited Arrandoon, and how our Heroes Returned the Call.

19:20
6

Chapter Six. - Cruising round the Hebrides—Caught in a “Puff”—Man Overboard—Dinner on the Cliff—Bright Prospects.

16:57
7

Chapter Seven. - A Summer’s Day at Sea—Strange Scenery—The Squall—Adventure among Bottle-Nosed Whales—The “Snowbird.”

17:29
8

Chapter Eight. - Rolling Home—A Rough Passage—The Welcome Back—The Way a Sailor Sleeps.

18:45
9

Chapter Nine. - The “Snowbird” at Anchor—Preparations for Departure—Farewell to the Land of the Rock and the Wild Wood.

17:20
10

Chapter Ten. - Onshore in Shetland—A Family of Guides—A Wild Ride and a Primitive Lunch—Westward Ho!—Racing a Whale.

18:25

Description

In the frozen highlands of Scotland, young Allan McGregor stands on a windswept ridge, his faithful hound at his feet, after inheriting a crumbling estate and a legacy of battle. The stark winter glen, silent but for the sighing snow‑wind, reflects the weight of his ancestors' proud yet troubled history. As his English college friends are due to arrive, Allan feels the pressure of hospitality while his supplies run low.

Restless and confiding in his dog Bran, he dreams of a daring sea voyage that could restore his dignity and secure his future. The idea of joining the schooner Snowbird for an Arctic expedition begins to dominate his thoughts, promising a plunge into a world as unforgiving as the Highland winter. Listeners are invited into an atmospheric tale that balances quiet introspection with the promise of high‑stakes adventure, setting the stage for a journey that will test Allan’s courage.

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Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (474K characters)

Release date

2011-12-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Gordon Stables

Gordon Stables

1840–1910

A Scottish naval surgeon turned storyteller, he poured his love of travel, animals, and outdoor life into fast-moving adventure tales for young readers. His books mix brisk action with the confidence of someone who had seen ships, storms, and distant places for himself.

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