The Adventures Of Torqua: Being The Life And Remarkable Adventures Of Three Boys, Refugees On The Island Of Santa Catalina, In The Eighteenth Century

By Charles Frederick Holder

Book Overview

""The Adventures of Torqua"" is a thrilling novel that tells the story of three young boys who become refugees on the Island of Santa Catalina in the 18th century. The main character, Torqua, is a Native American boy who, along with his two friends, is forced to flee his village after it is attacked by a rival tribe. The boys embark on a perilous journey to the island, where they must learn to survive in the wilderness and fend off dangerous predators. As they settle into their new home, Torqua and his friends discover that the island is not as peaceful as they had hoped. They encounter pirates, smugglers, and other dangerous characters who threaten their safety and well-being. Despite the challenges they face, the boys remain determined to make a life for themselves on the island and to uncover its many secrets.Written by Charles Frederick Holder, ""The Adventures of Torqua"" is a captivating tale of adventure, friendship, and survival. The novel is filled with vivid descriptions of the island's natural beauty, as well as its dangers, and is sure to delight readers of all ages.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: 1163738611
• ISBN13: 9781163738610
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"