The Island Treasure

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The Island Treasure

by John C. (John Conroy) Hutcheson

EN·~6 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total
1

Chapter One. - Off the Tuskar Light.

20:00
2

Chapter Two. - “A Gen’leman ob Colour.”

16:49
3

Chapter Three. - A Terrible Revenge.

19:43
4

Chapter Four. - Frightened to Death!

22:26
5

Chapter Five. - On Fire in the Hold.

26:17
6

Chapter Six. - Cape Horn Weather.

11:47
7

Chapter Seven. - A Haunted Ship.

25:10
8

Chapter Eight. - Mad Drunk!

19:55
9

Chapter Nine. - Wrecked!

11:49
10

Chapter Ten. - Abingdon Island.

19:26

Description

A weather‑beaten brig named the Denver City slips out of Liverpool, its sails snapping in a fierce, shifting wind. Captain Snaggs, a grizzled man with a sand‑colored goat‑beard and a voice that booms like thunder, drives his reluctant crew through a sudden squall, turning ordinary dockyard banter into a frantic scramble for the rigging. The crew’s grudging obedience, spurred by the scent of a hot stew and the promise of steady pay, paints a vivid picture of life aboard a 19th‑century merchant ship fighting the sea’s raw power.

Beyond the storm, whispered rumors of a hidden island treasure stir the sailors’ imagination, hinting at a perilous voyage that could change their fortunes forever. As the Denver City battles toward the open Atlantic, the promise of gold and danger looms, setting the stage for mutinies, unexpected alliances, and the relentless pursuit of a mythic prize. Listeners will be drawn into the salty air, the creaking timbers, and the relentless drive of men who risk everything for a chance at riches.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (369K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Release date

2007-10-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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John C. (John Conroy) Hutcheson

Sea voyages, storms, and shipboard adventure fill these Victorian stories, written by a novelist who returned again and again to life at sea. His books were especially known for fast-moving nautical tales that appealed to younger readers.

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