The Island: Or an Adventure of a Person of Quality (1899)

The Island: Or An Adventure Of A Person Of Quality is a novel written by Richard Whiteing and first published in 1899. The story follows a wealthy and privileged young man named Sir Wilfrid Laurier as he sets out on a journey to explore the world and find adventure. He ends up shipwrecked on a deserted island in the South Pacific and must use his wits and resourcefulness to survive.As he struggles to survive on the island, Sir Wilfrid discovers that he is not alone. He encounters a group of people who have been living on the island for years, including a beautiful young woman named Hilda. Sir Wilfrid falls in love with Hilda and becomes embroiled in a complicated love triangle with her and another man named Jim.The Island is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of love, survival, and the human spirit. It is a classic tale of man versus nature, and the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The novel has been praised for its vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants, as well as its compelling characters and gripping plot.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.