
audiobook
by Roger T. (Roger Thompson) Finlay
Stranded on an uncharted Pacific island after a violent explosion, a curious professor and his two young apprentices must turn the wild landscape into a livable home. Using only the raw materials they can coax from rock, wood and ore, they fashion tools, a water wheel, a battery, and even a crude sawmill, while taming a herd of yaks to haul their fledgling settlement. Their ingenuity and teamwork transform a bleak shore into a bustling camp, but the island holds secrets that refuse to stay buried.
As they venture deeper into the interior, the trio discovers strange clues—a missing boat that reappears with unfamiliar oars, a flagpole stripped from a hilltop, and a mysterious hole that hints at earlier visitors. These puzzling signs stir both excitement and unease, urging the boys to explore the cavernous heart of the island.
The early chapters blend adventure, inventive problem‑solving, and a growing sense of mystery, inviting listeners to join the boys as they balance survival with the lure of hidden wonders waiting beneath the surface.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (313K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2007-02-17
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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