"For the Freedom of the Seas" by Ralph Henry Barbour is a captivating adventure that unfolds against the dramatic panorama of World War I. It is a story of heroism, maritime adventure, and unwavering loyalty that follows young Nelson Troy. Nelson's journey begins on the schooner "Jonas Clinton," where he serves as an apprentice. Their homeward voyage takes a dangerous turn when an unseen enemy attacks, causing a devastating explosion that leaves the ship crippled. Amidst the chaos, Nelson is devastated when his father, Captain Troy, goes missing. This gripping opening plunges Nelson into a quest for truth and duty on the high seas, surrounded by the dangers of naval warfare.
For the freedom of the seas
By Ralph Henry Barbour
A young man's seafaring journey turns treacherous as he faces a mysterious attack and the disappearance of his father, pushing him into a world of naval warfare and a quest for truth amidst the chaos of World War I.
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About the AuthorRalph Henry Barbour was an American novelist, who primarily wrote popular works of sports fiction for boys. In collaboration with L. H. Bickford, he also wrote as Richard Stillman Powell, notably Phyllis in Bohemia. Other works included light romances and adventure.
Ralph Henry Barbour was an American novelist, who primarily wrote popular works of sports fiction for boys. In collaboration with L. H. Bickford, he also wrote as Richard Stillman Powell, notably Phyllis in Bohemia. Other works included light romances and adventure.
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