Billy Topsail

Billy Topsail: A Tale of Adventure with Doctor Luke of the Labrador is a novel written by Norman Duncan and first published in 1916. The book tells the story of Billy Topsail, a young boy living in a small fishing village on the coast of Labrador. When a deadly epidemic breaks out in the village, Billy sets out on a dangerous journey across the frozen tundra to find the only doctor in the region, Doctor Luke. Along the way, Billy faces many challenges, including harsh weather conditions, dangerous animals, and treacherous ice floes. With the help of his loyal dog, Skipper, and the guidance of Doctor Luke, Billy must navigate the dangers of the wilderness to save his village from the deadly disease. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of the Canadian wilderness and the resilience of its people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.