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by A. Hyatt (Alpheus Hyatt) Verrill
CHAPTER ITHE BOYS MAKE A BARGAIN
CHAPTER IIOUTWARD BOUND
CHAPTER IIITHERE SHE BLOWS!
CHAPTER IVA NARROW ESCAPE
CHAPTER VSTRANGE VISITORS
CHAPTER VIAN ISLAND QUITE OUT OF THE WORLD
CHAPTER VIIHOW CAP’N PEM LOST HIS LEG
CHAPTER VIIIELEPHANT ISLAND
CHAPTER IXSPINNING YARNS
CHAPTER XLOST
In the sleepy harbor town of Fair Haven, two adventurous boys, Tom and Jim, discover that the weather‑worn whaler Hector—long relegated to a rust‑stained graveyard—might soon sail again. Their curiosity is sparked by rumors of a revival, and they race down the cobbled streets, eager to see the legendary ship that has been the backdrop of countless childhood games and restless imaginations.
The Hector is more than a decaying hull; it is a portal to distant seas, filled with the colorful tales of Captain Pem, a retired dockwatcher who spins stories of mutinies, whale‑driven storms, and exotic ports. Under his guidance, the boys learn knot‑tying, rigging, and the language of the ocean, turning their make‑believe voyages into a genuine apprenticeship in seamanship. As the boys prepare to step aboard, the line between fantasy and reality begins to blur, promising a summer of discovery that could change their lives forever.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (249K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Apr 19, 2020
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1871–1954
An energetic early-20th-century writer who turned science, travel, and exploration into lively books for general readers. Best known as A. Hyatt Verrill, he wrote widely on natural history and adventure, drawing on years of fieldwork in the Caribbean and South America.
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