Harpoon Venture

By Gavin Maxwell

Book Overview

Harpoon Venture is a novel written by Gavin Maxwell. It is a thrilling adventure story that follows the journey of a group of adventurers who set out to explore the rugged and dangerous coastline of Scotland. The story is set in the early 20th century and centers around the character of David MacKenzie, a young man who is obsessed with the idea of exploring the remote corners of Scotland's coastline. David is joined on his adventure by a group of like-minded individuals, including a wealthy American entrepreneur, a seasoned seaman, and a beautiful young woman who is also an experienced sailor. Together, they set out on a perilous journey that takes them through treacherous waters, past towering cliffs, and into the heart of some of Scotland's most remote and untamed wilderness areas. As they journey deeper into the unknown, the group faces a series of challenges and obstacles that test their courage, resilience, and determination. Along the way, they encounter fierce storms, dangerous sea creatures, and hostile locals who are suspicious of their motives. Despite these challenges, the group perseveres, driven by their passion for adventure and their desire to uncover the secrets of Scotland's rugged coastline. Along the way, they discover hidden coves, ancient ruins, and breathtaking landscapes that few have ever seen. Harpoon Venture is a thrilling and captivating adventure story that will appeal to fans of historical fiction, adventure, and exploration. With its vivid descriptions of Scotland's rugged coastline and its engaging cast of characters, this novel is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.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: 1163809284
• ISBN13: 9781163809280
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

She feels it!

This book is rough going. Maxwell is a talented writer, but the story tends to drag periodically throughout the work. However, this IS the story of a failed business enterprise, so one cannot expect an inspiring tale. It is filled with frustration, dashed hopes, and melancholy. Despite this grim description, I do believe that this is worth your time if you are interested in the basking shark, or simply a story set a maritime setting. I have wanted to visit the Scottish Isles since reading this book. And Maxwell's descriptions of his companions make up for the generally somber tone. This was a pleasure to read. P.S. the title of this critique comes from the book.

Moving story of fishing in the 1940's off the Scottish coast

Gavin Maxwell writes movingly of his attempt to start a shark-fishing business off the coast of Scotland in the post-war 1940's. He mixes great descriptions of people and place with the honest account of a failed business enterprise. Maxwell is excellent at making a good story from his life experiences. An interesting read even if you don't like shark-fishing!