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 by Charles Frederick Holder that follows the life and remarkable adventures of three young boys who become refugees on the Island of Santa Catalina in the eighteenth century. The story is told from the perspective of Torqua, one of the boys, who recounts the challenges and triumphs they face as they navigate their new life on the island. As they explore the island, the boys encounter a variety of exciting and dangerous situations, including run-ins with pirates and encounters with native tribes. They also develop a deep bond with each other, relying on their friendship and resourcefulness to survive in their new environment.Throughout the novel, Holder weaves in themes of courage, perseverance, and the importance of friendship. The Adventures of Torqua is a captivating tale that will appeal to readers of all ages, especially those who enjoy adventure stories set in historical contexts.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: 1163717436
• ISBN13: 9781163717431
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"