Excerpt from Captain Protheroe's Fortune: A Story of the Sea as Told to the Author by George Henry Grummet
N 7 E were seated upon the veranda overlooking San Francisco Bay, which, like some enormous mirror, reflected the deep ultramarine sky of Califor nia. The scene was a lively one, full of inter est to a sailor, for ships of all sizes and all nationalities were crossing and te-crossing, or arriving through and departing from the Golden Gate to westward. Grummet, said Capt. Matthew Hawks, I have bought a wreck. Yes, sir, said I. I repeat, Grummet, said Captain Hawks, that I have bought a wreck. Yes, sir, I replied.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Captain Matthew Hawks and his crew as they set out on a perilous journey to recover the lost cargo of a wrecked ship. Along the way, they face treacherous ice, harsh weather, and dangerous encounters, but their determination to succeed never wavers. As they navigate the unforgiving Arctic, the crew must learn to work together and overcome their differences to accomplish their goal. This adventure story is a testament to the power of human resilience and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330766613_0
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