The Strange Adventures of Eric Blackburn by Harry Collingwood
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"The Strange Adventures of Eric Blackburn" by Harry Collingwood is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story follows Eric Blackburn, the fourth officer of the ill-fated s.s. "Saturn," who becomes the sole survivor of a catastrophic event at sea. After being rescued, Blackburn embarks on a thrilling journey to seek hidden treasure, encountering various challenges, including savage kings and treacherous crew members along the way. At the start of
the novel, readers are introduced to Blackburn and the disastrous meteor strike that sinks the "Saturn." As he fights for survival in the water, Blackburn undergoes a transformation from a humbled officer to a determined adventurer. He eventually finds himself aboard a brigantine named the "Yorkshire Lass," where he learns of a treasure hunt with a crew made up of diverse characters. The opening establishes a gripping atmosphere filled with danger and excitement, setting the stage for Blackburn's growth and the incredible adventures to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Collingwood, Harry, 1851-1922 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Padday, C. M. (Charles Murray), 1868-1954 |
| Title | The Strange Adventures of Eric Blackburn |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Pirates -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21058 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21058-2 |
| Release Date | Apr 13, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 692 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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