The Schooner Mildred E

By Terry Moore

In 1898, a two masted schooner, the Mildred E, departed Boston, Massachusetts, bound for Seattle and the gold fields of Alaska. On board were two brothers out to make their fortune by taking cargo from Seattle to Alaska. Only four of the eleven crew members had ever been to sea before. The crew included a captain who liked the bottle too much, a second mate with two wooden legs, and a cook with an obsession that would threatened the lives of the whole crew This voyage was a test of the ship and of the courage of all on board.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Terry Moore
• Release date: Jan 22, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301280704

Terry Moore

Terry has been an avid writer of short stories and poems since childhood. A retired civil servant and Air Force Officer, his writings reflect the multitude of places lived, his wide range of experiences, and his special love of the outdoors. Now residing in the Pacific Northwest, he continues to share his enchantment by the forests, waters, and spirits of those who came before him.

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