A lean, seaworthy tale that stitches courage to curiosity, Billy Topsail, M.D. sails you through a turn-of-the-century voyage along the Labrador coast with a doctor's steady hand and a sailor's restless heart. This is more than a sea adventure novel; it is a nautical medical tale grounded in crisp maritime detail and a keen eye for character. Norman Duncan anchors exploration, duty and discovery in a geography where ice, tide, and duty collide. The narrative threads geography and voyage into a compelling medical and human odyssey-a genuine example of geographic voyage fiction, with maritime medicine themes that feel immediate and real. It speaks to historical fiction readers and sea adventure fans alike, while standing as a bold entry in classic nautical fiction and sea voyage classics. A note on literary and historical significance: Duncan's work crystallises a Newfoundland setting fiction ethos, offering a window onto a maritime world that shaped literature and seafaring memory. For today's readers, it reads with both ardour and reverence, inviting casual readers and classic-literature collectors to a book that feels both fresh and venerable. Selling points: out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions; restored for today's and future generations; more than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This is a passage through time, a story you will want to keep close like a trusted compass.