The Young Wrecker of the Florida Reef: Or, The Trials and Adventures of Fred ... - Richard Meade Bache - Google Books

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CONTENTS.

An Old Bachelor introduces himself to the Young Reader-Describes

his present Appearance and Feelings-Promises to tell the Story

of the Adventures of his Boyhood.....

Our Hero, moved by a Spirit of Adventure, begs his Father to grant

him permission to make a Voyage-He is refused-Repines at what

he considers his hard Fate-Makes the Acquaintance of the Son of

a Sea-Captain-Renews his Request to his Father, and is again re-

fused-Visits his Friend, and runs away by Accident.........

The Mystery of the preceding Chapter explained-Our Hero's painful

reflections-His position on the Schooner-Flying-Fish, Porpoises,

Dolphins, Whales-Diversions of the Crew-Southern Cross-Gulf

Stream-Water-Spouts-Arrival off the port of Havana-Gloomy

forebodings again overwhelm our Hero-His letter home-Captain

Edson's Sympathy and Advice.....

Sunrise off Havana-The Harbor-The Wrecker Flying Cloud-Cap

tain Edson's promise-His Visit to the Wrecker-Mingled despon-

dency and hope............................
44

Captain Edson's Mission crowned with Success-The Captain of the

Wrecker an old Friend-Captain Edson obtains a Situation as Cabin-

Boy for his Protege, who, in mentioning his Name to his Employer,

necessarily announces it to the Reader...

Captain Bowers gives Fred Ransom a vacant berth in the Cabin—

Fred Ransom performs his Duties aboard of the Schooner-The

Captain gives him leave to go Ashore-The Quays, Fish-Market,

Havana Lottery, Volantes, the Corso, Tomb of Columbus, Captain-

General of Cuba.........

The Flying Cloud sails from Havana-The Vessel-The Crew-The

Cook-The Newfoundland dog, Jack..

The Flying Cloud anchors off the Marquesas-A party from the

Schooner go ashore-The Scenery of the Keys and inner Bay-

The Graining-One of the Party devoured by a Shark......

The Discourse of Bill Ruggles-The announcement of the Norwe-

gian's Fate to the Captain and Crew-Their Horror-The Captain's

Sermon-The Burial Service-The Schooner sails.......

Captain Bowers-Key West-The Conchs.........

Captain Tuft and his Friends-The Excursion to Sand Key-Captain

Tuft's Cook, Sol-Reflections on the Wonders of the Reef-The Re-

turn to Key West.......

The Character of the Sailor-Landing Wild Cattle-The Mad Bull-

The Captain's intention to Sail...

The effect of a Gale upon the Color of the Water about the Reef-The

Flying Cloud sails from Key West-Her cruise between the Florida

Reef and Keys.........

Fred Ransom describes the Reef and Keys, in order that the Reader

may more fully enjoy the Adventures which are to follow, and also

acquire some knowledge well worth obtaining....

How the occupation of Wrecking is pursued-Observations on the

Character of the Wreckers......

The Flying Cloud weighs Anchor-She comes to Anchor at her

Wrecking Station-The Wrecker's Life.......
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Fred Ransom's first day's experience at Wrecking-He, Bill Ruggles,

John Linden, Thomas Deal, and Dennis Brady, the Irishman, go

ashore-They take Jack, who always wants to be one of a Party

where there is likely to be any Sport..........
........... 141

The Boating Party land-A Mishap befalls Dennis Brady-He speedily

recovers-Ruggles among the Cormorants and Pelicans-The Party

capture a Jew-Fish-Turtling Postponed.........

The Flying Cloud inspects the Reef-Captain Bowers sends the Men

ashore for Wood-Brady has bad luck again................

The Men are sent Ashore again-They Resume the Wooding of the

Schooner-Hannibal provides them with a Treat for Supper....... 174

The Men go Turtling-They meet an Acquaintance to whom they pay

marked attention-Something about Turtles-What Switchel is-A

Garden on the Bottom of the Sea.......

The Flying Cloud rides out a Gale-A Disaster on the Reef-The Flying

Cloud arrives the Day after the Fair.......

Fred Ransom gives some Extracts from his Journal, which records

some curious things that he saw and something of what he did and

the news that he received........

George Bowers and the long-expected News from Home-The tide in

the Affairs of Fred Ransom is at the Flood, which, Shakespeare

says, "Leads on to Fortune.".

The Kate Ramsey relieves the Flying Cloud on the Station north of In-

dian Key-The latter sails for Cape Florida-Fred Ransom and

George Bowers listen to the Men spinning Yarns-Brady excels all

the rest.........
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The Anchorage at Cape Florida-Fred Ransom and George Bowers-

What they did, and what they saw, after they were put in cominand

The two quarter-boats are sent to the Main-land to procure Water at

the Punch-Bowl-A Storm-A Ship in sight-Captain Bowers sails to

give his Advice and render Assistance-The Ship goes ashore on

the Reef.........

CHAPTER XXVIII.

Rescue of the Ship's Crew-All aboard the Flying Cloud-The Storm

continues-The Flying Cloud lying at her Anchors and riding out

The Wreck driven higher on the Reef-Wreckers heave in sight-

Two are retained by Captain Bowers-They take a load from the

Ship, and sail for Key West-Brady's quarrel on shore with the "Big

Ingin," and how it ended....

The Water subsides along the Reef-The Flying Cloud continues the

Wrecking-The irrepressible Brady describes the appearance of the

Irish Indians-The Return of the two Wreckers-All the Wreckers

weigh anchor-Fred Ransom makes the Acquaintance of the family

of Captain Bowers................................

The Salvage settled by the Admiralty Court in Key West-The Flying

Cloud sails from Key West-She comes to anchor off Indian Key-

The Captain, George, and Fred, go ashore and spend the evening

with the family of Doctor Cluzel...

The Flying Cloud sails from Indian Key-She arrives at her old An-

chorage-The Captain visits the Wreck-The Crew set to work to

save the Iron about it......

CHAPTER XXXIII.

George Bowers and Fred Ransom make a Voyage-The Oak Forests

on St. John's River-The Captain's invitation to the boys on

their Return-Fishing at night, without hooks or bait-The Sport,

and how it was enjoyed........

How to find a Turtle's Nest-Habits of the Turtle-Turning Turtles 293

The Miami-The Everglades-The Deer-Hunt-The Siesta-The Fight

with Panthers-Indians prowling in the Forest.............

The Return to the Forest-The Surprise by Indians-The Capture of

George-The Pursuit-The Rescue....

CHAPTER XXXVII.

The Captain gives the Alarm-The Commandant's Suspicions-His Re-

quest to the Captain-The Indian's Confession-Jack's Death and

CHAPTER XXXVIII.

The Flying Cloud sails for Indian Key-The Message from Captain

Bowers to Dr. Cluzel-No Attack expected that Night-The Surprise

-The Massacre-The Murder of the Doctor-The Escape of his

Family and of Fred Ransom.......

Fred Ransom's Reflections-A Ship on Fire-The Rescue of the Crew

-Mutual Recognition..........

Arrival at Key West-Fred Ransom and Party sail for New York-The
Voyage Home-The Old Bachelor's Adieu...........

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