The Pirate Island: A Story of the South Pacific: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Pirate Island: A Story of the South Pacific: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Pirate Island: A Story of the South Pacific is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Collingwood, Harry (1851–1922).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Pirate Island: A Story of the South Pacific" by Harry Collingwood is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins with a thrilling rescue operation on the Essex coast, where a fisherman adopts an orphan boy found aboard a sinking ship. As the narrative progresses, years later, a group of young adventurers embarks on a return voyage to Australia but encounters a disastrous event that leads them to a pirate ship, setting the stage for a tale filled with treasure, danger, and eventual triumph. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to a harsh stormy night as Ned Anger enters a tavern to await news of a shipwreck. Amid discussions among local fishermen about life-saving efforts, the orphan boy, Bob Legerton, is revealed to be a key character with a mysterious backstory connected to a past shipwreck. As the storm rages, a rescue party sets sail, catalyzing the events that will bind the characters together, including the discovery of treasure and dramatic plans for escape when tensions rise on the pirate island. The opening sets an engaging tone full of anticipation, excitement, and character development that hints at further adventures and personal growth throughout the novel.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Pirate Island: A Story of the South Pacific
- Author credits: Collingwood, Harry (1851–1922)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Islands -- Juvenile fiction
- Oceania -- Juvenile fiction
- Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
- Ships -- Fires and fire prevention -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
- Pirates, Buccaneers, Corsairs, etc.
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