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In Search of Treasure is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Alger, Horatio, Jr. (1832–1899).
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"In Search of Treasure" by Horatio Alger, Jr. is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a bright and adventurous sixteen-year-old boy named Guy Fenwick, who wishes for a life beyond his father's ministerial duties in Bayport. Instead of pursuing glory through academia, Guy seeks excitement and the chance to explore the world when he discovers a hidden legacy tied to his late uncle—a pirate's treasure buried on a mysterious island. The opening of the novel introduces us to Guy and his father, Reverend Fenwick, discussing the boy's educational aspirations. Guy expresses disinterest in college, longing for adventure instead. After a poignant moment centered on family history, Guy explores an attic chest belonging to his deceased uncle George. Inside, he uncovers a letter containing details about a pirate's treasure hidden on an island. This catalyst sets Guy on a thrilling journey as he contemplates how to embark on the quest for this treasure to help improve his father's precarious financial situation, introducing themes of family loyalty, adventure, and the pursuit of one's dreams.
Book and edition facts
- Title: In Search of Treasure
- Author credits: Alger, Horatio, Jr. (1832–1899)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Bildungsromans
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- India -- Juvenile fiction
- Islands of the Indian Ocean -- Juvenile fiction
- Success -- Juvenile fiction
- Travel -- Juvenile fiction
- Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
- Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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