
audiobook
by William Henry Giles Kingston
Chapter One. - Captain Graybrook’s Home.
Chapter Two. - Whaling in the Pacific.
Chapter Three. - Adventure with Sea-Lions.
Chapter Four. - A Night Adventure.
Chapter Five. - On the Desert Island.
Chapter Six. - In an Open Boat.
Chapter Seven. - Savages and Missionaries.
Chapter Eight. - Attack and Flight.
Chapter Nine. - Saved and Wrecked.
Chapter Ten. - Kapoiolani.
In a windswept cottage on the north coast of Wales, Mrs. Graybrook and her daughter Hannah spend a stormy night listening to the sea’s angry roar. Their conversation drifts between admiration for the sturdy vessel Steadfast—the pride of Hannah’s seafaring father—and worry for the sailors who brave such tempests. The room, crowded with exotic shells, narwhal horns, and maritime sketches, hints at a world far beyond the rugged cliffs that loom outside.
When the Steadfast finally pulls away, a small band of idealistic young missionaries sets out for the distant islands of the Pacific. Their journey promises encounters with unfamiliar cultures, the trial of faith amid hardship, and the chance for each character to mature beyond the comforts of home. As the ship cuts through uncharted waters, the listeners are invited to share in the awe, the danger, and the quiet hope that guides every sailor and soul on the horizon.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (161K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
2007-10-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1814–1880
Best known for stirring sea adventures and stories for young readers, this Victorian writer turned a life shaped by London and Portugal into fast-moving tales of courage, travel, and duty. His books helped make maritime adventure a lasting part of children's fiction.
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