| Author |
Archer, Richard |
| Illustrator |
Dalziel, Edward, 1817-1905 |
| Illustrator |
Dalziel, George, 1815-1902 |
| Title |
The Island Home
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"The Island Home, the Adventures of Six Young Crusoes" by Richard Archer is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows a group of boys, including John Browne, William Morton, and Maximilian Adeler, who embark on a trading voyage aboard the ship Washington. After a series of dangerous events lead to their abandonment on a tropical island, the young adventurers must navigate the challenges of survival in an exotic yet perilous environment. The beginning of the narrative introduces the ship's voyage from New York to Canton, detailing its encounters with various Pacific islands. The boys, motivated by a mix of curiosity and bravado, land on a charming island that soon reveals its dangers. Following a violent encounter among the crew that results in mutiny, the boys find themselves cast away in a small boat, struggling to contact other vessels while facing the elements and the fears of isolation. Their camaraderie and spirit of adventure become essential as they adapt to their new life and confront the unknown, setting the stage for a tale of survival and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Robinsonades
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
23117 |
| Release Date |
Oct 20, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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