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by Roger T. (Roger Thompson) Finlay
After a violent shipwreck leaves a seasoned professor and three teenage companions marooned on a remote island, they must turn desperation into invention. Stripped to their clothes, they fashion tools from raw metal and plant fibers, construct a water wheel, a sawmill, and even a loom to clothe themselves. With the help of captured yaks, they build a sturdy wagon that becomes their lifeline for daring forays into the unknown interior.
Their explorations soon reveal a nearby tribe of savages, and the boys learn that some of their fellow castaways have been taken captive. When a frantic warning arrives, the group scrambles to arm themselves, readying guns and a rescue plan that pits ingenuity against danger. The ensuing chase through dense jungle and rugged terrain tests their courage, teamwork, and the fragile hope of saving their friends.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (300K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
New Year: The New York Book Company, 1914.
Credits
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2023-09-02
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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