Tom Cringle's LogBorn and raised in Scotland, Michael Scott went into the family business as a merchant when he reached adulthood, a role that required frequent sea voyages to Jamaica. Based on his experiences at sea, Scott penned the tale Tom Cringle's Log, one of the earliest nautical-themed novels. |
Contents
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Chapter VI The Cruise of the Spark | 169 |
Chapter VII Scenes in Jamaica | 182 |
Chapter VIII The Chase of the Smuggler | 213 |
Chapter XI More Scenes in Jamaica | 313 |
Chapter XII The Cruise o the Firebrand | 371 |
Chapter XIII The Pirates Leman | 406 |
Chapter XIV Scenes in Cuba | 450 |
Chapter XV The Cruise of the Wave the Action with the Slaver | 493 |
Chapter XVI The Second Cruise of the Wave | 538 |
Chapter XVII The Third Cruise of the Wave | 618 |
Chapter XVIII Tropical HighLinks | 670 |
Chapter IX Cuba Fishermen | 237 |
Chapter X Vomito Prieto | 283 |
Chapter XIX The Last of the LogTom Cringles Farewell | 710 |
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