Wreck of the Golden Fleece: The Story of a North Sea Fisher Boy (1894)

Wreck Of The Golden Fleece: The Story Of A North Sea Fisher Boy is a novel written by Robert Leighton and published in 1894. The book tells the story of a young boy named Dick, who lives in a small fishing village on the coast of the North Sea. Dick is fascinated by the sea and dreams of becoming a fisherman like his father and grandfather before him.One day, Dick and his father set out on their fishing boat, the Golden Fleece, to catch cod and haddock. However, a sudden storm hits and the boat is wrecked on a rocky shore. Dick and his father are the only survivors, and they are left stranded on a deserted island.The book follows Dick's struggle to survive on the island, as he learns to fish and hunt for food, build shelter, and make fire. He also discovers the wreckage of a ship and finds a treasure map, which leads him on a dangerous adventure to find the hidden treasure.Throughout the book, Dick learns important lessons about courage, perseverance, and the power of the sea. Wreck Of The Golden Fleece is a thrilling adventure story that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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.