Hunted Through Fiji, Or, Twixt Convict And Cannibal

By Reginald Horsley

Book Overview

Two fugitives. A wild, uncharted paradise. Every shadow holds a new peril. Hunted Through Fiji, Or, Twixt Convict And Cannibal plunges readers into the heart of the 19th century South Seas, where the promise of freedom is as treacherous as the reefs that ring the Fiji Islands. Reginald Ernest Horsley's classic sea adventure sweeps from the storm-tossed decks of a convict ship to the lush, dangerous interiors of cannibal islands, capturing the raw edge of Victorian adventure fiction at its most gripping. It is a castaway survival story, a convict escape adventure, and a historical travel narrative all in one - a rare blend of high-stakes suspense and vivid period detail. With the atmospheric intensity of Robert Louis Stevenson's South Seas tales and the boldness of a Rider Haggard style adventure, Horsley's novel stands as a testament to the era's fascination with the unknown. Each page brims with the tension of pursuit, the struggle for trust, and the clash of cultures, all set against the haunting beauty and peril of Fiji's untamed landscape. This is more than a story of survival; it is a window into a vanished world, where every decision is a matter of life or death, and civilisation is a distant memory. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you cherish illustrated collector editions or seek the thrill of a complete unabridged classic, Hunted Through Fiji remains an essential addition to any library of historical adventure.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354365159
• ISBN13: 9789354365157
• Release Date: January 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"