The Secret of the Reef by Harold Bindloss
"The Secret of the Reef" by Harold Bindloss is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Jimmy Farquhar, a second mate on a steamer, who is thrust into a challenging adventure after being dismissed from his ship. The narrative captures themes of camaraderie, resilience, and the pursuit of fortune, as Jimmy embarks on a quest to recover the rumored treasure from a wreck near an island reef.
At the start of the book, we are introduced to Jimmy as he reflects on his experiences at sea, particularly his connection with a fellow passenger, Ruth Osborne. Their budding relationship is overshadowed by Jimmy's recent dismissal from the ship due to a moment of questionable judgment involving a crew member's health. Following his departure from the liner, Jimmy pursues a new venture with two companions, aiming to salvage gold from the wreck on a treacherous reef. Their journey is fraught with difficulties, from harsh weather conditions to strained relationships, setting the stage for a gripping tale of adventure and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bindloss, Harold, 1866-1945 |
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| Title | The Secret of the Reef |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Alaska -- Fiction |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Fiction |
| Subject | Salvage -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mystery fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35823 |
| Release Date | Apr 10, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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