Excerpt from Bert Wilson: Wireless Operator
The drowsy water front pulsed into sudden life. There was a sound of running feet, of hoarse yells, a shriek of pain and terror as a knife bit into flesh, and a lithe, brown figure leaped upon the steamer's rail.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. Three young American friends embark on an extraordinary adventure aboard the steamship Fearless, bound for the exotic ports of China. Bert, a skilled wireless operator, along with his athletic companions, Dick and Tom, find themselves thrust into a world of unexpected thrills and danger. From a harrowing encounter with a knife-wielding Malay running amok to the dramatic rescue of a burning ship in the vast Pacific, their journey unfolds with gripping intensity. This book captures the spirit of early 20th-century maritime adventure, where wireless telegraphy was a cutting-edge technology, and steamships bridged continents, connecting distant cultures. The author vividly portrays the camaraderie of the young men, their resourcefulness in the face of adversity, and their fascination with the marvels of the wireless. Themes of friendship, courage, and the allure of the unknown are woven into the narrative, offering timeless insights into the human spirit of exploration and the bonds that unite us in moments of peril. As the Fearless sails eastward, carrying its passengers towards uncharted horizons, the book leaves us pondering the transformative power of travel and the enduring legacy of those who dare to venture beyond familiar shores. 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 9781331192091_0
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