
The story opens on a bustling San Francisco wharf where a frenzied attacker bursts onto the scene, knife flashing and madness in his eyes. Three carefree young Americans, including the quick‑witted Bert Wilson, find themselves thrust into a life‑or‑death scramble as they confront the snarling assailant. Their split‑second bravery and instinctive teamwork turn a terrifying street‑fight into a pulse‑pounding showdown, revealing a side of Bert that is as daring as it is resourceful.
Beyond this harrowing encounter, the narrative follows Bert’s everyday role as a wireless operator, a job that keeps him wired into the pulse of the city’s burgeoning communications network. As he navigates the clang of telegraph keys and the chatter of ships, his quick mind and steady nerves draw him into a series of unexpected adventures, each demanding the same courage he displayed on the pier. Listeners will find a blend of high‑stakes action and the everyday heroics of a man who lives at the crossroads of technology and danger.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (268K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2012-03-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
Best known for brisk, adventure-filled series fiction, this early 20th-century writer turned new technology and all-American competition into lively stories for young readers. His books range from wireless and aviation thrills to sports tales built for speed and suspense.
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