Percy Keese Fitzhugh

Broschiertes Buch

The Galleon Treasure (1908)

Beschreibung

The Galleon Treasure is a novel written by Percy Keese Fitzhugh and published in 1908. The story follows the adventures of a group of young boys who stumble upon a mysterious treasure map that leads them on a thrilling journey to find a lost Spanish galleon filled with gold and jewels. Along the way, they encounter dangerous obstacles and face difficult challenges, but with teamwork, bravery, and quick thinking, they are able to overcome them all. The book is full of action, suspense, and excitement that will keep readers of all ages on the edge of their seats. It also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and perseverance, making it a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers over a century after its initial publication.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.

Autor

Percy Keese Fitzhugh, born on September 7, 1876, in Brooklyn, New York, was an American writer known for his extensive works aimed at children and young adults. He attended Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, though it s unclear whether he graduated. Fitzhugh married Harriet Lloyd LePorte on July 13, 1900, in Kingston, Massachusetts. His first known work, The Goldenrod Story Book, was published in 1906. Fitzhugh is best known for his series centered around Boy Scouting, set in the fictional town of Bridgeboro, New Jersey, which was inspired by his hometown of Hackensack, New Jersey. His most notable characters include Tom Slade, Pee-Wee Harris, Roy Blakeley, and Westy Martin, who each had their own series of books. Fitzhugh wrote nearly 100 books, with around 70 published by Grosset & Dunlap, many of which were part of five different series, including Buddy Books for Boys, featuring various stories of scouting adventures. His works remain a beloved part of children s literature, capturing the excitement and challenges of boyhood and scouting life.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 292
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 427g
• ISBN-13: 9781437306903
• ISBN-10: 143730690X
• Artikelnr.: 25860927