Set in the Victorian era, this book follows the fortunes of the HMS Kestrel, a frigate that is sent by the British Empire to patrol the high seas. Along the way, the ship's crew encounter a host of challenges and obstacles, testing their courage and resilience in a range of exciting scenarios. Packed with action and adventure, this book is a thrilling ride from start to finish.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.