The Mystery Of The Island (1877)

By Henry Kingsley

Book Overview

The Mystery of the Island is a classic adventure novel written by Henry Kingsley and published in 1877. The story revolves around a group of sailors who are stranded on a mysterious island in the Pacific Ocean. As they explore the island, they encounter strange creatures, ancient ruins, and a tribe of natives who seem to be hiding a dark secret.The protagonist of the novel is a sailor named Tom Bowline, who is the only survivor of a shipwreck. He is joined by a group of other sailors who are also stranded on the island, including a Frenchman named Jean-Marie, an American named Sam, and an Englishman named Bill.As they explore the island, the group encounters a variety of dangers, including wild animals, treacherous terrain, and hostile natives. They also discover a series of clues that suggest that the island may be home to a hidden treasure.As they search for the treasure, the group must also unravel the mystery of the island and its strange inhabitants. Along the way, they encounter a number of colorful characters, including a mysterious hermit, a beautiful native girl, and a group of pirates who are also searching for the treasure.The Mystery of the Island is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With its vivid descriptions of exotic locales, thrilling action sequences, and intriguing plot twists, this classic novel is sure to 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: 1165102358
• ISBN13: 9781165102358
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"