The Island Treasure: Or Harry Darrel's Fortunes (1888)

By Frank H. Converse

Book Overview

The Island Treasure: Or Harry Darrel's Fortunes is a novel written by Frank H. Converse and published in 1888. Set in the late 19th century, the story follows the adventures of Harry Darrel, a young man who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle. With his newfound wealth, Harry sets out on a journey to explore the world and find his place in it.The novel opens with Harry traveling to a remote island in the South Pacific, where he hopes to uncover a hidden treasure left behind by his uncle. Along the way, he meets a colorful cast of characters, including a group of pirates, a beautiful young woman, and a wise old sailor.As Harry searches for the treasure, he faces a series of challenges and obstacles, including treacherous terrain, dangerous animals, and rival treasure hunters. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about courage, perseverance, and the true meaning of wealth.Filled with action, adventure, and romance, The Island Treasure: Or Harry Darrel's Fortunes is a classic tale of exploration and discovery that will captivate 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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120891639
• ISBN13: 9781120891631
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"