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by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
Two eager teenagers from Yorkshire set out on a modest fishing ketch, the Laughing Lassie, eager for a taste of the open sea. Their guide, a grizzled skipper with decades of experience, pushes them into the rhythm of hard‑won labor, testing their resolve with cramped bunks, creaking timbers, and the relentless North Sea swell. As the sun dips behind rugged cliffs, the boys discover both the raw power of the ocean and the camaraderie that forms among seasoned crew members.
Soon, a sudden shift in weather hints at the harsher challenges that lie ahead, prompting the youngsters to rely on their quick wits and newfound skills. Their bond, forged in the cramped deck and shared hardships, becomes the anchor they need when the sea’s unforgiving moods begin to surface. This early leg of their journey promises a blend of adventure, youthful bravery, and the awe of confronting nature’s icy frontiers.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (273K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen
Release date
2018-08-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1959
Packed his adventure stories with ships, submarines, aviation, and the kind of cliffhanger action that kept generations of young readers turning pages. He was astonishingly prolific, producing well over a hundred books and becoming one of the best-known British writers of boys' fiction in the first half of the twentieth century.
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