Bert Wilson, Wireless Operator

** "Bert Wilson, Wireless Operator" by J. W. Duffield, is an early 20th-century adventure where young Bert Wilson becomes a wireless operator on the steamer "Fearless" and faces perils at sea, including a dramatic rescue from a burning ship. The tale begins by introducing Bert and his companions, Dick and Tom, witnessing a dangerous encounter with a knife-wielding Malay at a San Francisco wharf. The boys demonstrate bravery as they subdue the attacker. Aboard the "Fearless," headed to the East, Bert takes on his role as wireless operator, the story promises suspense, friendship, and the thrill of adventure across the Pacific. **