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Two Sailor Lads.
CHAPTER I. "HUSH! DO YOU HEAR THAT CRY? WHAT CAN IT BE?"
CHAPTER II. "BUT LOOKING BACK, BOYS, IT IS ALL LIKE A DREAM."
CHAPTER III. AN AIMLESS LIFE—PEACE AT LAST.
CHAPTER IV. SITTING UP TO THINK—THE DIGNITY OF LABOUR.
CHAPTER V. AT THE FISHERMAN'S CAVE—FRED'S AQUARIUM.
CHAPTER VI TAKING TEA INSIDE A WHALE—THE STRANGE STORY OF THE STRANDED LEVIATHAN.
CHAPTER VII. "FIVE YEARS AGO THIS VERY NIGHT."
CHAPTER VIII. PLEASANT SURPRISES—FRANK'S YACHT—THE LAUNCH OF THE WATER-BABY.
CHAPTER IX. PLAYING AT BEING PIRATES—A STORM AT SEA—THE WRECK.
In a windswept Scottish bay where the sea paints the sky in brilliant streaks of crimson and violet, two young siblings wander home along the damp sand. Fred, a daring ten‑year‑old, and his six‑year‑old foster‑sister Toddie are drawn into the mystery of a plaintive cry echoing from the rocky cliffs, hinting at danger hidden beneath the tide’s pull. Their bond and curiosity propel them toward a rescue that feels both timeless and urgent, setting the stage for the daring escapades to follow.
From the quiet charm of Methlin’s white‑washed cottages to the restless Atlantic that never truly sleeps, the story captures the awe of coastal life and the restless spirit of youth. As the children confront the unknown, readers are invited into a world of daring voyages, unexpected allies, and the raw beauty of sea and land—a perfect launchpad for the thrilling adventures that lie ahead.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (469K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
London: John F. Shaw and Co., Ltd., 1892.
Credits
Al Haines
Release date
2023-10-31
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

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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