A Desperate Voyage (1898)
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ISBN10: 1120115507
ISBN13: 9781120115508
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120115508
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Desperate Voyage is a gripping adventure novel written by Edward Frederick Knight and first published in 1898. The story follows the perilous journey of a group of sailors who find themselves stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean after their ship sinks in a storm.The protagonist, Captain Hiram Nelson, and his crew are forced to fend for themselves on the island, facing numerous challenges and dangers, including hunger, thirst, and hostile indigenous tribes. The plot is full of twists and turns as the sailors struggle to survive and find a way back home.The novel is written in a vivid and descriptive style, immersing the reader in the harsh and unforgiving environment of the island. It also explores themes of courage, perseverance, and the human will to survive in the face of adversity.Overall, A Desperate Voyage is a thrilling and engaging read that will keep the reader on the edge of their seat until the very end. It is a classic adventure novel that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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