Abandoned

By William Clark Russell

Book Overview

Abandoned by W. Clark Russell is a thrilling novel that follows the story of a young sailor named Dick Harboard who is abandoned by his shipmates on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores the themes of survival, friendship, and betrayal.After being left behind by his crew, Dick must fend for himself on the island and find a way to survive. He befriends a native girl named Marenna who helps him to navigate the island and teaches him the skills he needs to survive. Together, they must overcome the challenges of the harsh environment and the dangers that lurk around every corner.As time passes, Dick begins to lose hope of ever being rescued and starts to accept his fate. However, his fortunes change when he is rescued by a passing ship. But when he returns to civilization, he is faced with a new set of challenges as he struggles to readjust to his old life.Abandoned is a gripping tale of adventure and survival that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its vivid descriptions of the Pacific islands and its well-drawn characters, the novel is a must-read for anyone who loves a good adventure story.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163615544
• ISBN13: 9781163615546
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"