
In the restless waters of San‑Franzisko’s wide bay, a thin line of law‑men known as the fish‑guard keep watch over countless fishing vessels and the fragile balance of the sea. The narrator, a sixteen‑year‑old who has already earned a reputation as a capable sailor, is drafted into the guard and given command of the modest cutter “Pohjan Hirvi.” From the start, the job proves perilous: sudden storms, hidden reefs, and the ever‑looming threat of illegal nets that choke the bay’s bounty.
The guard’s newest mission pits them against a fleet of Chinese shrimp‑catchers who weave massive, tightly‑knotted nets across the waters, trapping even the tiniest crustaceans. As the crew slips silently into the mist‑shrouded morning, they must devise a daring plan to intercept the illegal vessels before the bay is choked completely. Tension builds as the young watchman learns the harsh realities of enforcing the law on a sea that respects no borders.
Amid the clatter of oars and the distant echo of revolver fire, the story captures the clash of ambition, tradition, and survival on a frontier where every splash could mean triumph or tragedy. Listeners are drawn into a world of salty air, creaking wood, and the relentless drive of youths forced to grow up faster than the tide.
Language
fi
Duration
~2 hours (168K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2018-05-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1916
Adventure, hardship, politics, and restless curiosity all fed the stories that made him one of America’s most widely read early modern authors. Best known for tales such as The Call of the Wild and White Fang, he brought unusual energy and lived experience to everything he wrote.
View all books