The Island Of Surprise (1915)
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ISBN10: 1164938738
ISBN13: 9781164938736
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 414
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164938736
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 414
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.85 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Island of Surprise is a novel written by Cyrus Townsend Brady and published in 1915. The story is set on a small, isolated island in the Pacific Ocean, where a group of American tourists find themselves stranded after their ship is wrecked in a storm. The island turns out to be full of surprises, as the group encounters a mysterious and reclusive millionaire who has been living on the island for years. As the tourists explore the island, they discover hidden treasures, dangerous wildlife, and unexpected romance. The novel is a mix of adventure, romance, and mystery, as the group tries to uncover the secrets of the island and find a way to escape. The Island of Surprise is also notable for its portrayal of the relationship between the American tourists and the native islanders, who are depicted as friendly and helpful rather than savage or primitive. The novel is a product of its time, with some outdated attitudes and language, but it remains an entertaining and engaging read for fans of classic adventure stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.
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