Heroes of the Goodwin Sands is a historical novel written by Thomas Stanley Treanor and published in 1892. The book tells the story of a group of brave men who risked their lives to save others from shipwrecks on the treacherous Goodwin Sands, a notorious sandbank off the coast of Kent, England.The novel is set in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, a time when the Goodwin Sands claimed the lives of many sailors and passengers. The heroes of the book are the members of the Deal boatmen, a group of local fishermen who were renowned for their courage and skill in rescuing those in peril on the sea.The main character of the book is Tom Bowline, a young boatman who becomes a hero when he saves the crew of a shipwrecked vessel. The story follows Tom's adventures as he and his fellow boatmen risk their lives time and again to rescue those in need.The book is a thrilling adventure story that captures the spirit of heroism and bravery in the face of danger. It is also a tribute to the real-life heroes of the Goodwin Sands, who risked their lives to save others and became legends in their own time.Overall, Heroes of the Goodwin Sands is a classic tale of adventure and heroism that will appeal to 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.