The Viking Blood: A Story of Seafaring

"The Viking Blood: A Story of Seafaring" by Frederick William Wallace is a story set in the early 1900s, follows young Donald Percival McKenzie, a Scottish boy caught between two worlds: his father's rugged seafaring background and his mother's aspirations for a higher social standing. Donald's life is shaped by his parents' opposing views, leading to struggles with his identity and a longing to prove himself. He deals with the complexities of class differences as he tries to fit in with his peers, all while feeling the magnetic pull of the ocean, inspired by his father's stories. As Donald navigates these challenges, the narrative explores themes of family pride, the pressure to succeed, and the search for one's true calling against the backdrop of a changing society.