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The Red Eric

R. M. Ballantyne

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Book Excerpt: 
. . .Proctor chanced to step on deck.

“Hallo! what’s wrong?” cried the youth, springing forward, catching the doctor by the coat, as he was about to spring overboard, and pulling him violently back, under the impression that he was deranged.

The doctor pointed to the sea, and, with a look of horror, gasped the word “Ailie.”

In an instant Glynn released his hold, plunged over the stern of the ship, and disappeared in the waves.

Chapter Seven. The Rescue—Preparations for a Storm.

It is impossible to convey by means of words an adequate idea of the terrible excitement and uproar that ensued on board the Red Eric after the events narrated in the last chapter. From those on deck who witnessed the accident there arose a cry so sharp, that it brought the whole crew from below in an instant. But there was no confusion. The men were well trained. Each individual knew his post, and whale-men are accustomed to a sudden and h. . . Read More

Community Reviews

A strange choice for a children's book, but also an exciting adventure. For some reason the translation's title "Little Ailie's trip on the seas of the world" is quite different from the original one (The Red Eric). The original title was not mentioned in the translation, and it took me some time to