Abaft The Funnel Chapter 1 - Erastasius Of The Whanghoa

Abaft The Funnel Chapter 2 - Her Little Responsibility

In which a man laments a lost love whose sudden remarriage shatters his world and leads him down a spiral of misfortune, all told with a weary candour tempered by whisky and regret. Later, aboard the Madura, the subtle hilarity of a menagerie in transit unfolds under the stars, bringing to life the curious antics of a wayward giraffe and the crew’s bemused nocturnal adventures.

Abaft The Funnel Chapter 1 - Erastasius Of The Whanghoa

In which a grizzled ship's cat named Erastasius—part philosopher, part guardian—reveals his audacious role in preserving the steamship Whanghoa amidst treacherous waters and a mutinous steerage. Meanwhile, the sombre confession of a fallen English gentleman in a sordid San Francisco dive casts a shadow upon the ravages of lost love and self-destruction far from home.

Captains Courageous Chapter 10

In which young Harvey Cheyne and his father, Mr. Cheyne, immerse themselves in the ways of a Gloucester fishing community, exploring its mingled ruggedness and quiet dignity while discussing the gravities of education, inheritance, and character amidst the ever-present sea. They attend a solemn Memorial Day gathering where the losses of the fishing folk are poignantly recalled, stirring in Harvey a deep and new feeling of kinship and responsibility that marks a turning of his youthful heart.

Captains Courageous Chapter 9

In which the great Harvey Cheyne, weighed down by grief and doubt, receives a mysterious telegram that sets in motion a swift journey across the continent, stirring the wheels of railroads and hearts alike. Upon reunion, a tableau of rugged sea-faring folk warmly embraces the returned youth, revealing the hearty reality of life and labour far from the luxuries of his erstwhile existence.

Captains Courageous Chapter 8

In which the We're Here returns to the bustling cod-fishing fleets of the Banks, where a spirited camaraderie and lively banter flourish amidst the dangers and superstitions of the sea. The weather turns tempestuous, stirring both hard work and haunting encounters, as the crew finally homeward bound, vintage friendships and homespun rivalries bring the shore once more within reach.