
A lively duo of teenage friends finds themselves aboard a pearl‑fishing schooner off the Ceylon coast, where the tranquil sea suddenly erupts in shouting and an eerie chant from the local diving boats. Jack, the hot‑headed yet good‑natured strongman, and Don, his taller, more cautious companion, are drawn into the commotion, eager to prove themselves and perhaps claim a share of the treasure that lures every sailor to these waters.
As the crew tries to decipher the strange song about a shark and a diver, a charismatic young deckhand named Puggles offers a cracked translation that hints at danger and hidden motives among the boatmen. Their curiosity soon turns into a daring plan to investigate the mysterious “Salambo” and the promise of a fabled golden pearl that could change their fortunes forever.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (282K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
Release date
2016-01-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1858–1921
A British historian and historical storyteller, he wrote lively books on naval impressment, military life, and family history. His work ranges from careful research to adventure fiction, making the past feel close and human.
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