Robert And Harold, Or The Young Marooners On The Florida Coast

By Francis Robert Goulding

Two boys, a wrecked world, and the long coastline of Florida between them and safety. No map. No mercy. Sand. In Robert And Harold, Or The Young Marooners On The Florida Coast, F. R. Goulding spins a brisk juvenile adventure novel in which resourcefulness, courage, and friendship are tested by the elements. Part shipwreck survival story, part boys coming-of-age tale, it captures the tense wonder of being cast away and forced to think, labour, and choose well. The antebellum Florida setting gives the dangers and discoveries a vivid edge, while the clean narrative drive makes it a rewarding middle grade adventure read for modern families. Written in the spirit of 19th century America's best moral-and-adventure fiction, Goulding's novel sits comfortably beside the tradition loved by Swiss Family Robinson fans and Robinson Crusoe fans: practical problem-solving, hard-won independence, and a steady sense of character under pressure. It is also a telling piece of American children's literature, showing how adventure and ethics were paired for young readers. 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. Offered as an unabridged classic edition and complete public domain reprint, it belongs on the shelf of classic-literature collectors, and it also lends itself beautifully to a homeschool literature study where themes of resilience, responsibility, and empathy can be traced through an unforgettable encounter with castaways on the Florida coast.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354508340
• ISBN13: 9789354508349
• Release Date: April 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"