Blackbeard's Island: The Adventures Of Three Boy Scouts In The Sea Islands (1916)

By Rupert Sargent Holland

Book Overview

Blackbeard's Island: The Adventures of Three Boy Scouts in the Sea Islands is a novel written by Rupert Sargent Holland and published in 1916. The story follows the adventures of three Boy Scouts, Jack, Dick, and Tom, as they explore the Sea Islands off the coast of Georgia. The boys are on a mission to find a hidden treasure that is said to be buried on Blackbeard's Island.As they journey through the islands, the boys encounter a variety of challenges, including dangerous wildlife, treacherous waters, and unfriendly locals. Along the way, they make new friends and learn important lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and courage.The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of the Sea Islands, as well as the history and legends of the area. It also includes practical advice for young scouts, such as how to build a shelter, start a fire, and navigate with a compass.Overall, Blackbeard's Island is an exciting adventure story that will appeal to young readers who love outdoor exploration and treasure hunting. It also offers valuable lessons about friendship, resourcefulness, and the importance of following one's dreams.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164341766
• ISBN13: 9781164341765
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"