
Two weary travelers find themselves on a windswept island, its basalt cliffs and mist‑laden ravines testing every ounce of stamina they possess. After a night spent shivering beneath an open sky, they wake to a thin stream that offers the simple comforts of water and a toothbrush—luxuries in such a stark landscape. Their partnership, a seasoned doctor‑archaeologist and a pragmatic companion, blends scientific rigor with a dry, adventurous humor that keeps the march forward moving.
The real intrigue begins when they descend into a series of hidden caves, their only guide a knotted rope and a crowbar. Inside, brittle mummies and strange artifacts hint at a forgotten Guanche civilization, perhaps even a lost university concealed within the rock. Each cavern presents a new puzzle: a possible granary, a pot‑making workshop, a classroom for priests—inviting the explorers to imagine lives long vanished.
As sunlight climbs higher, the physical challenges grow steeper and the mysteries deeper, setting the stage for an expedition that balances hard‑won endurance with the thrill of uncovering ancient secrets.
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (517K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Judith Boss, and David Widger
Release date
2008-07-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1944
Best remembered for fast-moving adventure stories, he helped shape the feel of late Victorian and Edwardian popular fiction. His most famous creation, Captain Kettle, made him a widely read name on both sides of the Atlantic.
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