
Chapter One. - Off the Tuskar Light.
Chapter Two. - “A Gen’leman ob Colour.”
Chapter Three. - A Terrible Revenge.
Chapter Four. - Frightened to Death!
Chapter Five. - On Fire in the Hold.
Chapter Six. - Cape Horn Weather.
Chapter Seven. - A Haunted Ship.
Chapter Eight. - Mad Drunk!
Chapter Nine. - Wrecked!
Chapter Ten. - Abingdon Island.
A weather‑beaten brig named the Denver City slips out of Liverpool, its sails snapping in a fierce, shifting wind. Captain Snaggs, a grizzled man with a sand‑colored goat‑beard and a voice that booms like thunder, drives his reluctant crew through a sudden squall, turning ordinary dockyard banter into a frantic scramble for the rigging. The crew’s grudging obedience, spurred by the scent of a hot stew and the promise of steady pay, paints a vivid picture of life aboard a 19th‑century merchant ship fighting the sea’s raw power.
Beyond the storm, whispered rumors of a hidden island treasure stir the sailors’ imagination, hinting at a perilous voyage that could change their fortunes forever. As the Denver City battles toward the open Atlantic, the promise of gold and danger looms, setting the stage for mutinies, unexpected alliances, and the relentless pursuit of a mythic prize. Listeners will be drawn into the salty air, the creaking timbers, and the relentless drive of men who risk everything for a chance at riches.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (369K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
Oct 21, 2007
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Sea voyages, storms, wrecks, and boys’ adventure are at the heart of these lively Victorian stories. Best known for nautical fiction, this British writer filled his books with the sounds and dangers of life at sea.
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