
A quiet, unassuming boy lives on a modest farm, the youngest of five and often overlooked by his bustling family. Evenings are spent around the hearth, where the crackle of fire and the soft murmur of conversation create a comforting backdrop. Tommy—known to his sister as Ommy—finds his mind drawn not to the chatter of his relatives but to the whispering logs, whose imagined voices speak of past grandeur and hidden stories.
That early fascination with the fire’s secret dialogue hints at a restless spirit yearning for adventure beyond the farmyard. When the world outside calls, he will trade the familiar glow for untamed wilderness, encountering pumas, pirates, and a loyal cat that will become his unlikely companion. The tale promises a blend of daring exploits and gentle humor, inviting listeners to follow a shy boy as he transforms into a hermit hunter navigating wild, far‑flung lands.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (293K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
London: Blackie and Son ltd., 1889.
Credits
Chuck Greif, Al Haines and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2023-09-07
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1840–1910
A naval surgeon turned prolific adventure writer, he poured his love of travel, animals, and the outdoors into lively books for young readers. He is also remembered for commissioning an early leisure caravan, reflecting the restless, practical spirit that ran through both his life and his fiction.
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