In the Misty Seas by Harold Bindloss
The story revolves around a young man who becomes embroiled in a plot to smuggle gold from the United States into Canada during the Klondike Gold Rush. He must navigate treacherous landscapes and confront ruthless individuals to uncover the truth behind the smuggling operation. Along the way, he develops feelings for a woman connected to the scheme, leading to a complex web of emotions and loyalties.
By Harold Bindloss · First published 1905 · Genre: Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction · 22 chapters · 96,712 words
First lines
"The sea! " said Bluey, the Nova Scotian, sitting up on his pillow. "Oh, yes. It's kind of pretty, but the only use I've got for it is for bathing in."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Harold Bindloss
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama, Nautical Fiction
- Length: 96,712 words
- Structure: 22 chapters, 1,719 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot centers around exploration and challenges faced at sea, typical of adventure narratives.
- Romance — The story includes romantic elements and relationships that drive character motivations.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect a historical period, providing a backdrop for the narrative.
- Drama — The book contains emotional and interpersonal conflicts that are characteristic of drama.
Tags
Adventure · Romance · Sea · Fiction · Classic · Novel · 19th Century · Literary Fiction · Maritime · Historical · British Literature · Male Protagonist
Contents
- Jimmy's Duck
- Out of Dock
- Down Channel
- A Lesson in Seamanship
- Under Topsails
- A Fair Wind
- Adrift
- The 'Champlain,' Sealer
- A Trial of Speed
- Hove To
- Among the Hollischackie
- Picking up the Boats
- On the Beach
- Good Work
- In Peril
- Stickine Makes a Deal
- The Pledge Redeemed
- Treachery
- The Sealers' Reckoning
- The Next Meeting
- In Vancouver
- The Result of the Choice