The Spanish Galleon: Being an account of a search for sunken treasure in the Caribbean Sea.: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Spanish Galleon: Being an account of a search for sunken treasure in the Caribbean Sea. is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Seeley, Charles Sumner (1844–?).
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"The Spanish Galleon" by Charles Sumner Seeley is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows William Morgan, a descendant of the notorious buccaneer Henry Morgan, as he embarks on a wild quest to find treasure aboard a sunken Spanish galleon that sank in the Caribbean Sea in 1665. The novel blends adventure with survival as Morgan navigates the challenges of being stranded on an uninhabited island in his pursuit of the long-lost treasure. The opening of the book introduces William Morgan in a dire situation, floating in the Caribbean Sea after a shipwreck that claimed his crew. Exhausted and near death, he struggles to reach the island he had aimed to explore for treasure. Upon landing, Morgan battles starvation and thirst, reflects on his desperate circumstances, and begins to devise a plan for survival and treasure hunting. As he surveys the island, he discovers resources and potential dangers, introducing readers to the struggles of isolation and the determination required in his treasure-seeking mission. This setup immerses the audience in an adventurous tale of resilience, ambition, and the allure of lost riches.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Spanish Galleon: Being an account of a search for sunken treasure in the Caribbean Sea.
- Author credits: Seeley, Charles Sumner (1844–?)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Caribbean Area -- Fiction
- Islands -- Fiction
- Shipwreck survival -- Fiction
- Treasure troves -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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