From Sea to Sea; Or, Clint Webb's Cruise on the Windjammer
by OpenStories
Original author: W. Bert Foster
"From Sea to Sea; Or, Clint Webb's Cruise on the Windjammer" by W. Bert Foster is a maritime adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Clint Webb, a young protagonist, as he embarks on a voyage aboard the Gullwing, a large sailing vessel, where he navigates friendships, rivalries, and the challenges of life at sea. Amidst the backdrop of sailing competition and personal strife, the narrative immerses the reader in the thrills and dangers of ocean life. The beginning of the story introduces Clint Webb as he boards the Gullwing, signaling the start of a new journey. With Thankful Polk as his companion, Clint witnesses the bustle of ship life, including stern commands from the captain and the antics of the crew. Shortly after departure, Clint's impulsiveness lands him in trouble with a bully named Bob Promise, leading to an unexpected fight that reveals his resilience and boxing skills. As the ship sets sail, Clint reflects on his past adventures and hopes to return home, foreshadowing the challenges and tensions of the voyage ahead. The narrative is rich with vivid descriptions of nautical life and sets the stage for both personal growth and adventure as the characters race towards their destination.
From Sea to Sea; Or, Clint Webb's Cruise on the Windjammer, by W. Bert Foster. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #67495.
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31 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter293 words
- 2.Chapter I: In Which I Shield a Friend and Make an Enemy1,565 words
- 3.Chapter II: In Which I Relate My History and Stand Up to a Bully2,560 words
- 4.Chapter III: In Which the Bubble of My Conceit Is Pricked2,040 words
- 5.Chapter IV: In Which Captain Bowditch Crowds On Sail and There Is Much Excitement2,025 words
- 6.Chapter V: In Which We See a Ship Sailing in the Sky1,429 words
- 7.Chapter VI: In Which the Gullwing Suffers a Ghostly Visitation2,009 words
- 8.Chapter VII: In Which Is Pictured a Race in Mid-Ocean1,480 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: In Which It Seems That a Prophecy Will Be Fulfilled1,476 words
- 10.Chapter IX: In Which I Pass Through Deep Waters1,589 words
- 11.Chapter X: In Which the Impossible Becomes the Possible1,434 words
- 12.Chapter XI: In Which I See That There Is Tragedy in This Ocean Race1,262 words
- 13.Chapter XII: In Which the Captain’s Dog Goes Overboard1,255 words
- 14.Chapter XIII2,199 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: In Which a Signal Retards the Race1,802 words
- 16.Chapter XV: In Which We Have a Good Race In Earnest1,286 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: In Which I Return to the Gullwing--and With My Arms Full1,580 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: In Which We Learn the Particulars of the Wreck of the Galland1,829 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: In Which I Become Better Acquainted With Phillis Duane1,418 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: In Which I Learn Something More About the Barney Twins1,607 words
- 21.Chapter XX: In Which Phillis Tells Me of Her Dream1,419 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: In Which the Sister Ships Once More Race Neck to Neck2,107 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: In Which the Capes of Virginia Are In Sight1,465 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: In Which We Face Death by the Breadth of a Hair1,042 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: In Which the Tragedy of the Racing Ship Is Completed1,333 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: In Which a Very Serious Question Is Discussed1,871 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: In Which Is Told How the Barney Boys Go Ashore1,870 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: In Which I Receive a Telegram That Troubles Me1,401 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: In Which My Homecoming Proves To Be a Strange One Indeed1,478 words
- 30.Chapter XXIX: In Which Mr. Chester Downes and I Again “Lock Horns”1,524 words
- 31.Chapter XXX: In Which My Welcome Home Is a Real Welcome, After All1,786 words