THE THIRD OFFICER (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Maritime Novel Featuring Pirates and Daring Sea AdventuresBy Percy F. Westerman
Length9h 58m
About this audiobook
The Third Officer is a vigorous maritime adventure centered on the trials of a junior ship's officer whose professional competence and moral steadiness are tested under pressure. Westerman combines a brisk, incident-driven plot with precise nautical vocabulary, rendering shipboard routine, discipline, and danger with convincing authority. In the tradition of Frederick Marryat, R. M. Ballantyne, and G. A. Henty, the novel belongs to the British boys' adventure genre, where courage, technical knowledge, and self-command become measures of character. Percy F. Westerman (1876–1959) was one of the most prolific writers of naval and imperial adventure fiction for young readers. Raised in a culture deeply shaped by Britain's maritime power, and long associated with Portsmouth and the naval world, he brought to his fiction an evident fascination with seamanship, machinery, exploration, and patriotic service. His books often translate contemporary anxieties about war, empire, and modern technology into accessible narratives of youthful responsibility. Readers interested in classic sea fiction, early twentieth-century adventure writing, or the moral education embedded in popular juvenile literature will find The Third Officer rewarding. It offers suspense, craftsmanship, and historical insight into an age that imagined the sea as both proving ground and school of character.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length9 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 15, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE RIDER OF GOLDEN BAR (A Western Adventure) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Chapter I: The S.S. "Donibristle"
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6Chapter II: Hilda Vivian
7Chapter III: "Heave-To or I'll Sink You"
8Chapter IV: Under Fire
9Chapter V: Captured
10Chapter VI: Under Hatches
11Chapter VII: Ramon Porfirio
12Chapter VIII: The Compound
13Chapter IX: The First Day on the Island
14Chapter X: Investigations
15Chapter XI: A Fight to a Finish
16Chapter XII: Plans
17Chapter XIII: "Getting on With It"
18Chapter XIV: The Vigil on the Cliffs
19Chapter XV: How Minalto Fared
20Chapter XVI: Captain Consett's Report
21Chapter XVII: The Scuttling of the "Donibristle"
22Chapter XVIII: Successful So Far
23Chapter XIX: A Dash for Freedom
24Chapter XX: The Voyage
25Chapter XXI: The Castaways
26Chapter XXII: Making the Best of It
27Chapter XXIII: Where the Pig Went
28Chapter XXIV: The Cave Proves Useful
29Chapter XXV: The Tables Turned
30Chapter XXVI: The Fate of Ah Ling
31Chapter XXVII: Farewell to Swan Island
32Chapter XXVIII: The "Titania"
33Chapter XXIX: The Admiral's Promise
34Chapter XXX: The End of the "Malfilio"
35Chapter XXXI: The Capture of the Secret Base
36Chapter XXXII: And Last
37Analysis
38Reflection
39Memorable Quotes
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