"The Captain of the Kansas" by Louis Tracy is a thrilling nautical adventure set in the early 1900s. The narrative follows Captain Courtenay and the passengers aboard the ship "Kansas" as they journey from South America to London, facing both the unpredictable might of the ocean and rising tensions. As the ship leaves port, the hopeful mood aboard the "Kansas," with passengers like the spirited Isobel Baring and her cautious friend Elsie Maxwell creating a lively environment soon turns dark. The journey takes a dark detour that features unexpected perils when a stowaway creates havoc, which forces the captain to use his gun. Survival becomes the main focus as characters face fear and uncertainty, revealing hidden strengths and vulnerabilities.
The Captain of the Kansas
By Louis Tracy
A ship sailing across treacherous waters faces both nature's fury and internal strife, testing the courage and spirit of those onboard.
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2006-10-28
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About the AuthorLouis Tracy (1863–1928) was a British journalist, and prolific writer of fiction. He used the pseudonyms Gordon Holmes and Robert Fraser, which were at times shared with M. P. Shiel, a collaborator from the start of the twentieth century.
Louis Tracy (1863–1928) was a British journalist, and prolific writer of fiction. He used the pseudonyms Gordon Holmes and Robert Fraser, which were at times shared with M. P. Shiel, a collaborator from the start of the twentieth century.
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