The Quest of the Golden Pearl by J. R. Hutchinson

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Author Hutchinson, J. R. (John Robert), 1858-1921
Illustrator Nisbet, Hume, 1849-1923
Title The Quest of the Golden Pearl
Credits Produced by David Widger from page images generously
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Summary "The Quest of the Golden Pearl" by J. R. Hutchinson is a fictional adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows two young friends, Jack and Don, who find themselves embroiled in thrilling escapades involving pearl diving, a devious shark-charmer, and a quest for a precious golden pearl. As they navigate danger and friendship, their journey is set against the vibrant backdrop of Ceylon's pearl fishing grounds. The opening of the novel introduces Jack and Don aboard the schooner Wellington, anchored off the coast of Ceylon during the pearl fishing season. They are both intrigued by a commotion among local diving boats, which leads to the punishment of a shark-charmer named Salambo after he is accused of deceiving divers with false charms. The boys, alongside a jovial cook named Puggles, decide to explore the surrounding bazaar, inevitably leading to a fortuitous discovery of valuable pearls nestled within oyster shells. However, their excitement turns to alarm when they realize that the cunning shark-charmer may have stolen their treasures, prompting Jack and Don to embark on an adventurous quest to retrieve their stolen fortune and confront the villain, setting the stage for a tale of camaraderie, courage, and the unexpected twists of fortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Ship captains -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Theft -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Pearls -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 50897
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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