Typhoon
by Joseph Conrad
Captain McFire is a serious man who controls his steamer Nan-Shan with efficiency and robustness. When a storm appears to be moving in their direction, McFirer isn't worried about his ship's ability to withstand it, but when the storm proves to be a powerful typhoon tumbling across the Pacific Ocean toward Nan Shan, McFirer and his team must work together if they want to survive. This classic nautical story is believed to be based on author Joseph Conrad's real experience at sea when he sailed the John P. Best steamer under the command of Captain John McVire.
