Wild Adventures round the Pole Or, The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon"

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Wild Adventures round the Pole Or, The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon"

by Gordon Stables

EN·~9 hours·35 chapters

Chapters

35 total
1

Chapter One. - The Twin Rivers—A Busy Scene—Old Friends with New Faces—The Building of the Great Ship—People’s Opinions—Ralph’s Highland Home.

17:03
2

Chapter Two. - The Dinner by the Lake—Rory’s Run Round Africa—The Return of the Wanderers.

16:19
3

Chapter Three. - Retrospection—Ralph’s Home in England—A Hearty if not Poetic Welcome.

13:24
4

Chapter Four. - Life at Leigh Hall—The Launch of the “Arrandoon”—Trial Trips—A Row and a Fight—“Freezing Powders.”

17:14
5

Chapter Five. - Danger on the Deep—A Forest of Waterspouts—The “Arrandoon” is Swamped—The Warning.

16:17
6

Chapter Six. - A Life on the Ocean Wave—On the Rocks—Mystery—A Home on the Rolling Deep.

15:44
7

Chapter Seven. - Sandie McFlail, M.D.—“Wha Wouldna’ be a Sea-Bird?”—The Girl Tells Her Strange Adventures—Nightfall on the Sea.

15:21
8

Chapter Eight. - A Gale from the Mountains—Daybreak in Iceland—The Great Balloon Ascent—Rory’s Yarn—The Snow-Cloud—The Pirate is Seen.

17:24
9

Chapter Nine. - Mount Hekla—The Great Geyser—A Narrow Escape—The Search for the Pirate—McBain’s Little “Ruse de Guerre”—The Battle Begun.

16:54
10

Chapter Ten. - “Down with the Red Flag and up with the Black!”—Victory—An Old Acquaintance—Hie, for the North.

15:22

Description

The story opens in the rugged heart of Scotland, where the newborn Clyde and Tweed rivers wind their way from misty hills to the open sea. Against this poetic backdrop, a community of farmers, craftsmen, and old friends gather to launch a bold enterprise: the construction of the mighty vessel Snowbird. As locals argue and dreams collide, the narrative captures the palpable mix of pride, superstition, and restless ambition that fuels the ship's keel.

Young Ralph, fresh from his Highland home, joins a colorful crew of seasoned mariners and daring newcomers, each drawn by the promise of uncharted waters and the lure of commerce. Their first voyage promises encounters with fierce tides, rival ports, and the stubborn will of nature herself, setting the tone for a grand adventure that tests loyalty and courage. Listeners will feel the rush of wind in the sails and the echo of ancient Scottish ballads as the Snowbird begins its daring cruise toward the unknown.

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Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (551K characters)

Release date

2011-12-13

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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