'The Log of the Flying Fish' is an adventure-drama novel written by Harry Collingwood. The story begins by inviting us to the doors of a private club in London—The Migrants' Club. Its members are mostly travelers, wanderers, and adventurers, who are infrequent visitors. The club is fitted with luxurious furniture, and its smoke-room is particularly attractive, with a large fire and several opal-shaded gas burners for light. The room is also decorated with pictures that have artistic merit, and were painted by members. The occupants of the room on the evening in question were four people: a German explorer and scientist, a wealthy baronet, a young man with a keen interest in photography, and an old man who is the club's secretary.