The Secret Chart; or, Treasure Hunting in Hayti: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Secret Chart; or, Treasure Hunting in Hayti: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Secret Chart; or, Treasure Hunting in Hayti is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Otis, James (1848–1912).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Secret Chart; or, Treasure Hunting in Hayti" by Lieutenant James K. Orton is a fictional adventure tale written in the early 20th century. The story centers on a group of characters, including two boys, Gilbert and Nelson, as they prepare for a voyage on a yacht, the "Day Dream", to seek treasure in Hayti. Their quest begins when they stumble upon items in an old chest that suggest buried treasure related to pirate lore. The opening of the tale introduces the main characters and sets the scene for their adventure. As the boys help prepare for their journey, they discover a mysterious newspaper article detailing the pirate history of Tortuga de Mar, which sparks their interest in finding treasure. After setting sail, they encounter storms and the threat of mutiny from unscrupulous castaways they rescue, creating tension in the narrative. The boys' excitement about treasure hunting quickly shifts to navigating the dangers that come with it, highlighting a classic theme of adventure stories that blends exploration with peril in pursuit of fortune.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Secret Chart; or, Treasure Hunting in Hayti
- Author credits: Otis, James (1848–1912)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Haiti -- Juvenile fiction
- Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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