The Quest of the 'Golden Hope': A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure

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Author Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis), 1876-1959
Illustrator Wiles, Frank, 1881-1963
Title The Quest of the 'Golden Hope': A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure
Alternate Title The Quest of the 'Golden Hope': A 17th Century Story of Adventure
Note Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by R.G.P.M. van Giesen
Summary "The Quest of the 'Golden Hope': A Seventeenth Century Story of Adventure" by Percy F. Westerman is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. It revolves around the escapades of young Clifford Hammond and his interactions with Captain Jeremy Miles during a time of rebellion and political turmoil in 17th century England. The story delves into themes of bravery, loyalty, and the pursuit of treasure amidst historical intrigue. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Clifford Hammond, a 16-year-old boy living on the fringes of the New Forest during the poignant events of July 1685, when a rebellion led by Duke Monmouth is underway. The narrative quickly unfolds as Clifford and his sister Constance encounter Captain Jeremy Miles, who is fleeing from soldiers after participating in the rebellion. This chance meeting leads to a harrowing struggle as they assist Captain Miles while he evades capture, revealing their family's complex history and the looming threats they face. The subsequent chapters promise further adventures involving mystery, treasure hunting, and the risks inherent in pursuing a life at sea, particularly in the context of Captain Miles' prior knowledge of a fabled treasure ship, the "Madre de Dios". (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Sea stories
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Pirates -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Great Britain -- History -- James II, 1685-1688 -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 38222
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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