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A vivid and unforgettable portrayal by James Brendan Connolly of the hard lives of New England fishermen... The tough skipper of a vessel is working his crew extremely hard. So hard that one member pays with his life. A close friend of the deceased fisherman decides to take his place on board the vessel. Will he survive, facing off with both the skipper and the sea? James Brendan Connolly (1868-1957) was an American athlete and writer. Also the very first modern Olympic champion.

A vivid and unforgettable portrayal of the hard lives of New England fishermen...The tough captain of a vessel is working his crew extremely hard. So hard that one member pays with his life. A close friend of the deceased fisherman decides to take his place on board the vessel.