Marooner's Island: Or Dr. Gordon In Search Of His Children (1868)

Marooner's Island: Or Dr. Gordon In Search Of His Children is a novel written by Francis Robert Goulding in 1868. The story revolves around Dr. Gordon, a wealthy man who sets out on a journey to find his children who were kidnapped by pirates and taken to a remote island. Along the way, he meets a group of marooned sailors who agree to help him in his quest. The group faces several challenges, including dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and hostile natives. As they navigate through the island, they encounter a mysterious woman who has been living alone for years. Dr. Gordon soon discovers that she is his long-lost wife, who was presumed dead after a shipwreck. Together, they continue their search for their children, and the story culminates in a thrilling climax. Marooner's Island is a classic adventure tale that is sure to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants, as well as its exciting plot twists and turns.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.