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"Barney Blake, the Boy Privateer; or, The Cruise of the Queer Fish" is a book centered on a sailor, Barney Blake, and his adventure on a vessel called "the Queer fish." This book covers all sorts of exciting adventures experienced by Blake, his triumphs, falls, and remarkable growth. It showcases the drive towards success even in the face of challenges or tribulations.
"Barney Blake, the Boy Privateer" through Herrick Johnstone is an interesting maritime adventure that unfolds in the pages of this conventional juvenile novel. Published in the overdue nineteenth century, Johnstone's work brings to life the daring exploits of its younger protagonist, Barney Blake. Set towards a backdrop of naval war and seafaring escapades, the narrative follows Barney's adventure as a boy privateer, navigating the unpredictable waters of the high seas. The tale is a tapestry of excitement, courage, and honor, as Barney evolves into a symbol of youthful bravery amidst the challenges of maritime lifestyles. Herrick Johnstone's narrative talent shines through as he skillfully depicts naval battles, existence aboard a privateer deliver, and the approaching-of-age stories of Barney Blake. The novel captures the essence of a bygone technology, immersing readers inside the adventurous spirit of kids and the dangers of the open sea. Barney Blake, with his indomitable spirit, turns into an individual to root for, embodying the virtues of heroism and resilience. Johnstone's storytelling prowess transports readers to an international of daring escapades, making "Barney Blake, the Boy Privateer" an undying contribution to juvenile literature that keeps to captivate younger readers with its seafaring attraction and thrilling exploits on the excessive seas.
Example in this ebook CHAPTER I. THE SHIP AND HER CREW. It was upon a bright morning of the month of May, 1813, as I, a sailor just paid off from my last ship, was wandering along the wharves of Boston, that I was hailed by an old messmate, named Tony Trybrace. "Ship ahoy!" cried Tony. "The Barney Blake," I responded. "Out of employment, with compass gone, and nothing to steer by." "What!" cried Tony, giving me his flipper. "Do you want a ship? A strange wish to go unsatisfied in these times." "Yes," I hesitatingly rejoined, "but, you see, I've never been in the navy—always sailed in a merchantman—and—" "Nonsense!" cried Tony. "That kind of blarney won't do for these times. I shipped the other day on as cracky a craft as ever kicked the spray behind her. Come and join us." "What! on a man-o'-war?" "Better than that. On a bold privateer! Look out there to windward," said Tony, directing my attention with his pointing hand, "and tell me what you think of her. That's her, the brigantine, with her r'yals half furled." The vessel indicated to me by my friend did not go back on his off-hand description of her. "She's a splendid ship!" I exclaimed. "What name does she go by?" "The Queer Fish," was the reply. "She has six guns—eighteen-pounders—three on each side—with the prettiest thirty-pound brass swivel at her starn, this side of Davy Jones. She starts to-morrow for a year's cruise. Will you go?" "Yes." "Spoken like a Yankee tar. Come." A boat of the privateer was in waiting, and in a few moments we were in it. Scarcely had we pulled half way before a funny looking old fellow, squint-eyed, red-whiskered, and enormously wide-mouthed, whom they called Old Nick—a Norwegian by birth, was detected by the second mate attempting to take a pull at a green bottle, which he slyly whisked from the inside breast pocket of his pea-jacket. He was rowing at the time, and it required much sleight of hand to disengage one of his hands for the purpose in view. Nevertheless, he succeeded, took a long pull at the bottle, thinking no one saw him, corked it up again, and was about to return it to his pocket, when, at a wink from the second mate, Tony Trybrace, accidentally on purpose, skipped the plunge of his oar and brought it up against the old fellow with such a jostle that overboard flew the bottle, where it bobbed about. Every one who saw the trick burst into fits of laughter. For a moment Old Nick seemed undetermined what course to pursue. Then nature vindicated her sway. He dropped his oar, rose in his seat, and plunged overboard after the green bottle and its precious contents! He made straight for the bottle, recovered it, took a long pull at it while he trod water, returned it to his bosom, and made a back track to the yawl. "You'll git up early in de morgen to rob ein Deitcher of his schnapps," he growled, as he clambered over the gunwale. So, with many a laugh and jeer at the old fellow's expense, we pulled the balance of the way without further incident, and were soon upon the deck of the Queer Fish Privateer. I was pleased with her more than ever upon a closer acquaintance. Everything was trim and tidy. Her decks were almost spotless, and nothing could exceed the beauty of her long bright swivel. She was polished up like a looking-glass, and I longed to hear her speak, with an iron pill in her throat. Tony Trybrace had told nothing but the truth, when he had said that the people of the privateer were the jolliest afloat. They were a comical set from Captain Joker down to Peter Pun, the cabin-boy. Tony was the boatswain, and, as soon as we were aboard, he escorted me down to the cabin, to see the captain and sign the ship's papers. To be continue in this ebook
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