34,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Versandkostenfrei*
Versandfertig in 1-2 Wochen
payback
17 °P sammeln
  • Broschiertes Buch

The Treasure of the Seas is a classic adventure novel written by James De Mille and first published in 1872. The story follows the adventures of a group of sailors who set out on a quest to find a legendary treasure hidden on a remote island in the South Pacific. The protagonist, Captain Frank Bracebridge, leads the crew of the schooner, the Mary Hollies, on their perilous journey across the ocean. Along the way, they encounter treacherous storms, dangerous sea creatures, and hostile natives. The crew also faces internal conflicts and power struggles, as they compete for a share of the…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
The Treasure of the Seas is a classic adventure novel written by James De Mille and first published in 1872. The story follows the adventures of a group of sailors who set out on a quest to find a legendary treasure hidden on a remote island in the South Pacific. The protagonist, Captain Frank Bracebridge, leads the crew of the schooner, the Mary Hollies, on their perilous journey across the ocean. Along the way, they encounter treacherous storms, dangerous sea creatures, and hostile natives. The crew also faces internal conflicts and power struggles, as they compete for a share of the treasure. The novel is full of action, suspense, and drama, and provides a vivid portrayal of life at sea in the 19th century. It is a thrilling tale of adventure and exploration that will 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.
Autorenporträt
Professor and writer James De Mille (1833-1880) was a Canadian known for both his scholarly contributions and his fiction writings. He was educated at Acadia University and Brown University in the United States after being born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. De Mille's area of expertise was teaching English literature and classics. Even though he was a successful writer. De Mille struggled with money throughout his life. In addition to being a writer, he was a professor and teacher at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia. James De Mille tragically passed away unexpectedly in 1880 at the age of 47, ending his life. But even after his passing, people read and enjoyed his writings, leaving a lasting literary impact.