Martin Leigh's Log - A Sea Story Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy) creator Overend, William Heysham 1851-1898 text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "On Board the Esmeralda; or, Martin Leigh's Log" by John Conroy Hutcheson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Martin Leigh, a young boy who endures a troubled childhood after losing both parents and then suffering under his cruel aunt and cousins. The narrative follows his hardships at home and school, leading him to the sea, where he embarks on a series of adventures full of excitement and challenges. The opening of the novel introduces Martin's early life, highlighting the difficulties he faces after becoming an orphan. He lives with his unkind relatives, experiences torment at a boarding school, and eventually runs away with a friend, Tom. The struggles and mistreatment he endures are vividly depicted, setting the stage for his eventual escape to the sea. As Martin navigates through his tumultuous youth, the reader is drawn into his journey filled with both distress and resilience, establishing a strong foundation for the adventurous episodes that are to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-04-16 Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Sailing -- Juvenile fiction Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction Rescues -- Juvenile fiction Uncles -- Juvenile fiction Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction Aunts -- Juvenile fiction Physicians -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21107 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21107 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133504.0 21107