
In bustling New‑York, Captain Griffin has finally set aside a life of comfort to answer the call of the sea once more. After years of prosperous whaling voyages, he gathers his beloved wife and two children for a farewell, promising to return after one last expedition. The ship Ellenor, sleek and ready, slips away under bright sails, leaving behind a home filled with prayers and quiet anxiety.
His teenage son Robert watches the departure with a mixture of admiration and unease. Obsessed with the icy north, he devours every book about Arctic lands and spends long afternoons at the dock learning seamanship from the seasoned Captain Becker. Determined to follow his father's path, Robert resolves to join the next voyage toward Greenland, hoping to catch a glimpse of the man who has become both legend and mystery in his young mind.
Language
fi
Duration
~1 hours (68K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2010-12-21
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1814–1882
A hugely prolific 19th-century German storyteller, he wrote adventure tales, historical fiction, and books for young readers that helped make him widely read in his time. His life also included work as a bookseller and publisher, which kept him close to the world of books from every angle.
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