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Wrecks And Wreckers: A Tragedy And A Mystery (1899)

Wrecks And Wreckers: A Tragedy And A Mystery (1899)

Pierson, Sylvanus

Paperback

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ISBN10: 116628798X
ISBN13: 9781166287986
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Wrecks and Wreckers: A Tragedy and a Mystery is a book written by Sylvanus Pierson and first published in 1899. The book is a work of historical fiction and centers around the story of a shipwreck and the efforts of a group of wreckers to salvage the goods from the wreck. The story takes place in the 19th century and is set in a small coastal town in England.The book opens with the arrival of a shipwreck on the coast of the town. The ship has been carrying a valuable cargo of goods, including gold and silver, and the wreckers are eager to salvage as much as they can. The main character, a young man named Jack, is a member of the group of wreckers and becomes embroiled in a mystery surrounding the ship and its cargo.As Jack and the other wreckers begin to salvage the goods from the wreck, they discover that there is more to the story than meets the eye. They uncover evidence of foul play and begin to suspect that the ship was deliberately wrecked in order to steal its valuable cargo. Jack becomes determined to solve the mystery and bring the culprits to justice.The book is a thrilling tale of adventure, mystery, and intrigue. It explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. The characters are well-drawn and the plot is full of twists and turns that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end. Overall, Wrecks and Wreckers: A Tragedy and a Mystery is a classic work of historical fiction that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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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