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Title: The Cruise of the "Esmeralda"
Note: Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Cruise of the 'Esmeralda'" by Harry Collingwood is a nautical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows young Jack Saint Leger, a seaman alongside a long line of sailors in his family, as he embarks on a quest to find buried treasure hinted at by a cipher discovered in his ancestral home. With thrilling escapades involving pirates, treasure hunts, and the ocean, the book promises a captivating journey filled with excitement and intrigue. The opening of the novel introduces Jack's family background and his return to Weymouth, where he learns about the dire situation his mother faces due to financial troubles left by his deceased father. As they discuss the legendary treasure of Richard Saint Leger, Jack's great-great-great-grandfather, a sense of hope emerges when an old clue rekindles their aspirations. The first chapter unfolds Jack's determination to search for the treasure, leading to his discovery of a cryptogram that could reveal its location. Jack's resolve to decipher this code intertwines with his desire to make a mark on the sea, setting the stage for a tale rich in maritime adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Collingwood, Harry, 1851-1922
Illustrator: Overend, William Heysham, 1851-1898
EBook No.: 25817
Published: Jun 17, 2008
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Cruise of the "Esmeralda"
Note: Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Cruise of the 'Esmeralda'" by Harry Collingwood is a nautical adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows young Jack Saint Leger, a seaman alongside a long line of sailors in his family, as he embarks on a quest to find buried treasure hinted at by a cipher discovered in his ancestral home. With thrilling escapades involving pirates, treasure hunts, and the ocean, the book promises a captivating journey filled with excitement and intrigue. The opening of the novel introduces Jack's family background and his return to Weymouth, where he learns about the dire situation his mother faces due to financial troubles left by his deceased father. As they discuss the legendary treasure of Richard Saint Leger, Jack's great-great-great-grandfather, a sense of hope emerges when an old clue rekindles their aspirations. The first chapter unfolds Jack's determination to search for the treasure, leading to his discovery of a cryptogram that could reveal its location. Jack's resolve to decipher this code intertwines with his desire to make a mark on the sea, setting the stage for a tale rich in maritime adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Collingwood, Harry, 1851-1922
Illustrator: Overend, William Heysham, 1851-1898
EBook No.: 25817
Published: Jun 17, 2008
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.