Jack Derringer : $b A tale of deep water

"Jack Derringer: A Tale of Deep Water" by Basil Lubbock is a book where a cowboy named Bucking Broncho gets kidnapped and wakes up on a tough American ship called the "Silas K. Higgins." Broncho quickly meets Jack Derringer, a clever British sailor with secrets, and they become friends as Broncho learns the ropes of ship life and the strict rules of the ship's mate, Black Davis. Things get really intense when the second mate dies after a fight, causing even more drama and problems for the crew. The author shows how hard life was at sea back then, but also hints at the excitement and appeal that the ocean had for those who dared to sail it.