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    612-822-4611

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A Chance For Himself; Or Jack Hazard And His Treasure

A Chance For Himself; Or Jack Hazard And His Treasure

T. Trowbridg, J.

Paperback

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ISBN10: 9354848281
ISBN13: 9789354848285
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 5 2021
Pages: 170
Weight: 0.57
Height: 0.39 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A brace of daring deeds, a ship's clock ticking toward peril, and a treasure that tests every nerve-this is A Chance For Himself; Or Jack Hazard And His Treasure. In a brisk, Victorian adventure frame, J. T. Trowbridg crafts a taut nautical adventure tale that blends courage and perseverance with the thrill of a treasure pursuit. Young readers follow Jack Hazard through weather and whim, where pluck, wit and friendship navigate storms both literal and moral. It is a juvenile adventure novel of the sort that fires the imagination with brave deeds, clean purpose and the spirit of enterprise that defined a generation. Scholars and collectors alike recognise its place in a lineage of Ballantyne and Reid-style storytelling, mingling emblems of horatio alger influence with a distinctly 19th-century setting. The book offers more than a tale of peril; it situates its action within a rich Victorian era setting, inviting casual readers to witness a period of exploration and enterprise while inviting classic-literature enthusiasts to treasure a finely restored work. Selling points: Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. A welcome addition to a young readers collection and a staple for school library readers, this accessible yet reverent edition invites new light on a timeless voyage of discovery.

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