Uncle Polperro (1910)

By Alphonse Courlander

Book Overview

Uncle Polperro is a novel written by Alphonse Courlander in 1910. The book tells the story of a young boy named Jack who is sent to live with his uncle, Polperro, in a small village in Cornwall, England. Uncle Polperro is a mysterious and eccentric character, who is rumored to be a smuggler and a pirate. Despite his reputation, Jack quickly becomes attached to his uncle and the village, and begins to uncover the secrets of the town's past. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful young woman named Rose, who he falls in love with. As Jack delves deeper into the mysteries of the village, he discovers that his uncle's past is not what it seems, and that he may be in danger. The book is a thrilling adventure story, full of romance, mystery, and intrigue, set against the backdrop of the rugged and beautiful Cornish coast.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: 1120768489
• ISBN13: 9781120768483
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"