02396cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000380011724500590015526400510021430000470026533600260031233700260033833800360036450000310040050800470043152013220047853400450180065300390184565300320188465300500191670000320196685600430199899900170204127907UtSlPG20260610133633.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPRaPZ1 aFenn, George Manville,d1831-190910aHunting the Skipper: The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-01-27  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"Hunting the Skipper: The Cruise of the 'Seafowl' Sloop" by George Manville Fenn is a novel set in the late 19th century. The story follows two young midshipmen, Frank Murray and Richard (Dicky) Roberts, aboard the Royal Navy sloop "Seafowl" as they confront the dangers of the slave trade on the West African coast. They grapple with the oppressive heat, witty banter, and their ambitions to capture a slaver ship while navigating complex waters and shifting loyalties.  The opening of the book introduces a light-hearted exchange between the two midshipmen as they brace for another dull day of patrolling in the scorching heat, filled with a sense of competition over their shared duties. As they discuss the elusive slave traders, the narrative hints at the tension and urgency of their mission. Soon a development occurs when they see a vessel in the distance, raising their hopes for an encounter. However, their initial optimism gives way to skepticism and suspicion towards their seemingly helpful guide, the American planter. As the narrative unfolds, they push deeper into the foggy waters, setting the stage for unexpected challenges ahead, while introducing key themes of trust, adventure, and moral dilemmas in the context of a perilous colonial environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction  aSailors -- Juvenile fiction  aGreat Britain. Royal Navy -- Juvenile fiction1 aPiffard, Harold,d1867-193840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27907  c68816d68816