The Terrible Island (1920)
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ISBN10: 1120340535
ISBN13: 9781120340535
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 286
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120340535
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 286
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.60 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Terrible Island is a novel written by Beatrice Grimshaw and first published in 1920. The story revolves around a group of people who are stranded on an island in the Pacific Ocean after their ship sinks. The island is known to be cursed and haunted by evil spirits, making their situation even more challenging.The group consists of a diverse mix of characters, including a doctor, a missionary, a sailor, and a wealthy woman. They must work together to survive and find a way to escape the island. However, they soon discover that they are not alone on the island and must also contend with a tribe of cannibals who live there.The novel explores themes of survival, teamwork, and the clash of cultures. It also delves into the supernatural and the power of belief. The characters must confront their own fears and prejudices as they navigate the challenges of their situation.Overall, The Terrible Island is a gripping adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Grimshaw's vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants bring the story to life, while the characters' struggles and triumphs make for a compelling read.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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