The Cruise of the Alerte
"The Cruise of the Alerte" by E. F. Knight follows the adventures of a British naval officer, Captain John H. M. Hargreaves, as he commands the HMS Alerte, a fictional warship. The narrative details the ship's voyages, encounters with pirates, and various challenges faced at sea. The story explores themes of bravery, duty, and the complexities of naval warfare during the late 19th century, highlighting the camaraderie among the crew and the moral dilemmas of military life.
By E. F. Knight · First published 1887 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Travel Literature · 22 chapters
Contents
- The History of the Treasure
- The Alerte is Fitted Out
- The Ship's Company
- A Romance of the Salvages
- Our First Voyage
- On the Salvages
- Running down the Trades
- Bahia
- Treasure Island at Last
- The Summit of Trinidad
- On the Road to Treasure Bay
- We Explore the Ravine
- A Narrow Escape
- We Land the Stores in the Bay
- Our Camp
- Discoveries in Southwest Bay
- Pick and Shovel
- A Voyage to Market
- Hove To
- The Adventures of the Shore-Party
- We Abandon the Search
- Homeward Bound