The Pirate Island: A Story of the South Pacific

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The Pirate Island: A Story of the South Pacific

by Harry Collingwood

EN·~10 hours·21 chapters

Chapters

21 total

A Story of the South Pacific.

0:01

Chapter One. - The Wreck on the “Gunfleet.”

32:24

Chapter Two. - The “Betsy Jane.”

43:05

Chapter Three. - “Hurrah, my lads! We’re outward-bound!”

25:02

Chapter Four. - The outward voyage.

32:34

Chapter Five. - Homeward bound.

33:51

Chapter Six. - Dismasted.

26:04

Chapter Seven. - A fiery ordeal.

28:50

Chapter Eight. - At the mercy of wind and wave.

34:40

Chapter Nine. - The “Albatross.”

29:56
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Description

A fierce November gale lashes the coastal town, driving sailors and townsfolk alike into the warm glow of the Anchor’s fire. In the cramped bar‑parlour, weathered locals swap stories of the recent wreck of the “Gunfleet,” while a wiry newcomer watches, eager to prove himself among seasoned “salts.” The conversation turns to Bob, the boy rescued from a shipwreck long ago, whose uncanny eyesight now makes him the community’s trusted lookout.

Beyond the storm’s howl, whispers of a hidden island begin to surface, hinting at treasure, danger, and the lure of the South Pacific’s untamed seas. As the townspeople brace for more misfortune, a small crew sets out to uncover the fate of the lost vessel and the secrets that may lie beneath the waves. Their journey promises camaraderie, peril, and the timeless clash between man’s ambition and the ocean’s unforgiving might.

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Language

en

Duration

~10 hours (633K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Release date

Apr 13, 2007

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Harry Collingwood

Harry Collingwood

1851–1922

A civil engineer by profession, Harry Collingwood became one of the most prolific writers of nautical adventure for young readers. His fast-moving tales of pirates, explorers, sailors, and peril at sea continue to offer classic maritime excitement.

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