Peak's Island by Anna W. Ford Piper
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About this eBook
| Author | Piper, Anna W. Ford |
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| LoC No. | 07039644 |
| Title |
Peak's Island A Romance of Buccaneer Days |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Peak's Island" by Ford Paul is a historical romance written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of buccaneer days, opening with a shipwreck that results in the loss of many lives, including that of a young woman named Anna Vyvyan. Stranded and grieving, Anna's journey begins as she confronts her loneliness and the harsh realities of her existence. The opening of this tale describes the harrowing aftermath of a shipwreck, where Anna, amidst chaos and death, regains consciousness only to realize that her life has drastically changed. Trapped in her solitude, flashbacks reveal her past of loss and love, particularly the memory of her deceased mother. As Anna finds a young child tied to a lifeless mother, her instincts awaken, prompting her to care for the infant Cora. This act of compassion sets in motion not only a bond between them but also a quest for survival and shelter on a mysterious island. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at the development of camaraderie and resilience in the face of adversity, creating a vivid anticipation for the reader of the challenges they may face together. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Buccaneers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26410 |
| Release Date | Aug 23, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 72 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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