King Cole is a novel written by John Masefield and published in 1921. The story follows the life of a man named Cole, who becomes the king of a small island in the South Pacific. Cole is a sailor who has spent most of his life at sea, but after a shipwreck, he finds himself on this island where he is welcomed by the inhabitants.As he gets to know the island and its people, Cole realizes that he has the opportunity to become their leader and improve their way of life. He sets out to build a new society, one that is based on cooperation and mutual respect. Over time, Cole becomes a beloved figure on the island, and his leadership style inspires the people to work together for the common good.However, Cole's peaceful reign is threatened when a group of outsiders arrives on the island. They are greedy and seek to exploit the island's resources for their own gain. Cole must now use all of his skills and wisdom to protect his people and maintain the peace he has worked so hard to establish.King Cole is a tale of leadership, community, and the struggle between good and evil. Masefield's vivid descriptions of the island and its people bring the story to life, and his exploration of the themes of power and responsibility make this a timeless classic.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.