
audiobook
Chapter One. - Book I—Our Home by the Sea. - The Old Home by the Sea—Aunt Serapheema.
Chapter Two. - While Walking on the Sea-Beach.
Chapter Three. - The Story of a Shipwreck—A Mystery—The Fate of Poor Joe.
Chapter Four. - The Sound of War—First Sorrows—A Change in our Lives.
Chapter Five. - The Gallant “Thunderbolt”—Tom Morley, Bo’s’n’s Mate—A Strange Dream.
Chapter Six. - An Appalling Adventure—“We must Prepare for Instant Flight.”
Chapter Seven. - Alone on the Moor—Adventure in the Cave.
Chapter Eight. - Good Advice from a Strange Quarter—Midnight and Anxiety.
Chapter Nine. - A Midnight Drive—Arrival at Bristol—The Good Ship “Salamander”—How Tom Morley Died.
Chapter Ten. - Book II—Patagonia and the Land of Fire. - A Strange Introduction—Saint Helena and Fun on Shore—Cape Town.
A sprightly narrator introduces himself and his twin brother, each burdened with a hilariously grandiose name that seems more suited to a royal decree than everyday life. Their seaside home is dominated by Aunt Serapheema, a formidable matriarch whose precise etiquette and penchant for elaborate introductions set the tone for their childhood. The opening scene, a comic clash of cigar smoke and silken gloves, offers a witty glimpse into a family where propriety and absurdity walk hand‑in‑hand.
Beyond the domestic theatrics, the brothers stand on the brink of a world that feels both familiar and oddly colossal. Their bond, forged in the cramped corridors of a modest house, hints at larger escapades that will test their wits and courage against a landscape of towering challenges. Listeners are invited to follow their spirited journey, where humor and heart combine to navigate the strange, larger‑than‑life adventures that lie ahead.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (413K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Release date
Dec 10, 2011
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1840–1910
A navy surgeon turned storyteller, he poured his seafaring experience into fast-moving adventure tales that captivated young Victorian readers. His books mix action, travel, and a practical enthusiasm for the outdoors.
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