Captain Protheroe's Fortune is a novel set in the world of seafaring. The story is told by George Henry Grummet, a mate on the schooner Effie Dean, to the author, Oswald Kendall. The plot revolves around Captain Protheroe, a wealthy and successful ship captain who is rumored to have a large fortune hidden away. As the story unfolds, Grummet recounts the various adventures and challenges that Protheroe and his crew face on the high seas, including...