
WITH
PREFACE.
ILLUSTRATIONS.
CHAPTER I. - OFF TO SEA.
CHAPTER II. - IN THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO.
CHAPTER III. - A CYCLONE.
CHAPTER IV. - A RESCUE.
CHAPTER V. - AGAIN ON THE ISLAND.
CHAPTER VI. - HOME.
CHAPTER VII. - COCHRANE’S CAREER.
The story follows a flamboyant British admiral whose brilliance and audacity made him both a hero and a target. After a bitter clash with his own navy, he sails to the tumultuous coasts of South America, where his daring tactics help Chile, Peru and Brazil wrest freedom from imperial powers. Through vivid scenes of storm‑tossed ships, daring rescues and explosive raids, listeners get a front‑row seat to a man who risked fame, fortune, and health for the oppressed.
Rendered in lively prose and accompanied by twelve period illustrations, the narrative balances detailed historical backdrop with the pulse‑pounding drama of naval warfare. As the admiral confronts corrupt governments, mutinous crews, and relentless storms, the tale captures his relentless drive and the personal costs of his crusade. The first act sets the stage for a globe‑spanning saga that reveals the restless spirit of a true legend.
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (694K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-07-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1832–1902
Best known for fast-moving historical adventures for young readers, this Victorian writer also worked as a war correspondent and brought a reporter’s eye for action to his fiction. His books were hugely popular in the late 19th century and helped shape the classic boys’ adventure story.
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