Written 100 years ago, a wonderfully written tale of the sea. Mr. Trunnell, a fascinating figure of the title contrasted to an evil, mysterious and unpredictable ship's captain. Juxtaposed to these two, the second mate, the narrator of this tale who grows under the tutelage of Mr. Trunnell. A story of good, evil, loyalty, authority. trust and perseverance. The dialog, of the sea and of the times, draws one into the story. Any reader who loves stories of the sea and/or adventure should not miss this fine tale.