The Blue Raider: A Tale of Adventure in the Southern Seas

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The Blue Raider: A Tale of Adventure in the Southern Seas

by Herbert Strang

EN·~6 hours

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Description

Stranded on a jagged reef off a New Guinea shore, a small crew of sailors must grapple with a hostile jungle and the ghosts of a past wreck. The story opens with a tense escape from bound prisoners stumbling through a forest, instantly thrusting listeners into danger and uncertainty. As the battered schooner drifts against towering cliffs, the grizzled boatswain recounts a haunting episode from his younger days, hinting at the brutal survival tactics that shaped him.

At the heart of the tale are Grinson, a larger‑than‑life leader with a flair for daring, and the quick‑witted Ephraim, whose calm voice steadies the group. Together they confront a sudden rush of native warriors, a mysterious propeller‑driven craft, and the relentless roar of the sea. Their resourcefulness and courage set the stage for a high‑stakes adventure that will test loyalties, ingenuity, and the thin line between myth and reality.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (380K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2012-07-28

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Herbert Strang

Herbert Strang

Best remembered as the house name behind brisk, old-fashioned adventure stories for boys, these books mixed action, empire-era settings, and a strong feel for serialized storytelling. The name appeared on dozens of popular titles in the early 20th century and still turns up in classic children’s fiction collections.

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