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by Roger T. (Roger Thompson) Finlay
THE WONDER ISLAND BOYS
Three ship‑wrecked youths and their scholarly companion find themselves on a remote Pacific island with only the clothes on their backs. Guided by the professor’s restless curiosity, they turn the barren shoreline into a makeshift workshop, fashioning a water wheel, a sawmill and simple tools while learning the principles behind each invention. Their gradual mastery of mechanics and natural science transforms hardship into a series of practical experiments that keep the group alive and eager.
As they explore further, the castaways discover that the island is already inhabited by primitive tribes whose presence adds both danger and intrigue. The boys must balance the need for food, shelter and defence with a growing respect for the island’s hidden resources, from wild barley to fibers and ore. Each encounter offers a blend of daring action and hands‑on learning, promising listeners a lively mix of adventure and discovery.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (312K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Joe Longo and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-03-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
b. 1860
An early 20th-century adventure writer, he is best remembered for the Wonder Island Boys books, fast-moving tales of shipwreck, survival, and discovery. His stories blend youthful excitement with a strong interest in practical skills, invention, and exploration.
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