The Whistling Buoy (1887)

By Charles Barnard

Book Overview

The Whistling Buoy is a novel written by Charles Barnard and published in 1887. The story is set in a small coastal town in New England and follows the life of a young man named Jack Hazard. Jack is a sailor who has returned home after years at sea and is now working as a fisherman. One night, while out at sea, Jack hears the sound of a strange whistle coming from a buoy. He investigates and discovers a plot to smuggle goods into the country. Jack must use his knowledge of the sea and his wits to stop the smugglers and save his town from danger. Along the way, he falls in love with a local girl named Nellie Grant and must navigate the challenges of their relationship. The Whistling Buoy is a thrilling adventure story with elements of romance and suspense that will keep readers engaged until the very end.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: 1165145839
• ISBN13: 9781165145836
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"