The isle of dead ships by Crittenden Marriott

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Author Marriott, Crittenden, 1867-1932
Illustrator McKernan, Frank, 1861-1934
LoC No. 09025978
Title The isle of dead ships
Original Publication United States: J. B. Lippincott Company,1909.
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
Summary "The Isle of Dead Ships" by Crittenden Marriott is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with a mysterious floating island made of wrecked ships, steeped in sailor folklore and whispers that captivate the imagination. The narrative introduces several key characters, including Frank Howard, a convict, and Dorothy Fairfax, a young woman caught in a web of danger and intrigue surrounding both Howard’s past and their shared predicament at sea. At the start of the tale, we encounter the ominous presence of the isle, described vividly through the eyes of sailors who fear its dangers. The story quickly unfolds aboard a steamer as Howard is brought on board as a prisoner, which sparks the interest of the ship's attorney, Renfrew, who believes that his past misdeeds are finally catching up with him. As a storm brews and the ship gets caught in perilous conditions, it eventually crashes into the mysterious isle, forcing Howard, Officer Jackson, and Dorothy to confront their fears and reliance on one another. Their struggle for survival in the clutches of the Sargasso Sea introduces themes of isolation, trust, and the haunting echo of choices from the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Mate selection -- Fiction
Subject Castaways -- Fiction
Subject Sargasso Sea -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 69065
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 17, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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