
A daring pirate captain named Sam Salt sets sail from Oz aboard his trusty ship, the Crescent Moon, eager to chart unknown lands and bring fresh wonders back to his homeland. His first stop is the curious Octagon Isle, ruled by the jolly King Ato the Eighth, where every convenience is at hand and a remarkable reading bird named Roger keeps the king entertained with stories in eight languages.
As Salt and his crew explore the island’s tidy streets and lush surroundings, they encounter a lively mix of characters—royal officials, industrious islanders, and a mischievous poet‑pig—each adding color to the adventure. Together they face a surprising challenge when a mutiny and a hidden threat from the notorious Gnome King loom on the horizon, prompting the captain to rely on his seafaring wits and the island’s unique talents.
The tale blends whimsical imagination with high‑seas excitement, inviting listeners to journey alongside Salt as he navigates friendship, curiosity, and the promise of new horizons across Oz’s enchanted seas.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (259K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2017-11-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1893–1976
Best known for carrying on L. Frank Baum’s Oz series, this prolific storyteller wrote dozens of fantasy adventures filled with lively humor and imaginative new characters. Before and beyond Oz, she also worked as a newspaper writer and editor, bringing a brisk, playful style to everything she wrote.
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