A Ship Boy's Grit
Little Franz Lender, an orphan, ships on an unseaworthy schooner. While the captain and the mate are in a stupor from liquor, the vessel springs a leak and the boy, with his hand and arm, ke... Read allLittle Franz Lender, an orphan, ships on an unseaworthy schooner. While the captain and the mate are in a stupor from liquor, the vessel springs a leak and the boy, with his hand and arm, keeps the water out all through the long night. When morning comes the captain and mate find... Read allLittle Franz Lender, an orphan, ships on an unseaworthy schooner. While the captain and the mate are in a stupor from liquor, the vessel springs a leak and the boy, with his hand and arm, keeps the water out all through the long night. When morning comes the captain and mate find him unconscious. Realizing the boy's bravery, they resolve to be better men and volunteer... Read all