| Creator |
Gilson, Charles, 1878-1943 |
| Illustrator |
Woodville, Richard Caton, 1856-1927 |
| Title |
Treasure of Kings
Being the Story of the Discovery of the "Big Fish," or the Quest of the Greater Treasure of the Incas of Peru.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Treasure of Kings" by Major Charles Gilson is an adventure novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young protagonist, Dick Treadgold, who finds himself drawn into a quest for the legendary treasure of the Incas, spurred on by his encounters with John Bannister, a strong and enigmatic figure. The narrative is set against a backdrop of exploration and danger, mixing elements of thrilling action with the pursuit of gold. At the start of the tale, Dick, a 16-year-old boy, meets the formidable John Bannister on a secluded Sussex beach. Bannister, a man steeped in adventure and mystery, captivates Dick with tales of far-off places and treasures, igniting his desire for exploration. As Dick forms a bond with Bannister, he inadvertently becomes embroiled in a darker plot involving the nefarious Amos Baverstock, who seeks to reclaim a valuable map that holds the key to the Inca treasure. The opening chapters establish a sense of impending adventure mingled with danger, as Dick's life quickly spirals from innocent curiosity into a harrowing escapade full of unexpected turns and threats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
South America -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
39399 |
| Release Date |
Apr 7, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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