The Girl Crusoes: A Story of the South Seas
by OpenStories
Original author: Herbert Strang
"The Girl Crusoes: A Story of the South Seas" by Mrs. Herbert Strang is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows three sisters—Tommy, Elizabeth, and Mary—who, after surviving a shipwreck, find themselves stranded on a mysterious island in the South Seas. The narrative promises adventure, exploring themes of resilience and sisterly bonds as the girls navigate their new life while hoping for rescue and facing the unknown. At the start of the tale, the sisters are introduced through a series of events leading to their uncle's arrival. The excitement of his impending return is tangible, but the situation quickly escalates into adventure when their ship faces a catastrophic storm that leads to disaster. Following their escape in a dinghy, they land on an uncharted island, filled with lush vegetation and uncertainty. The opening chapters set the stage for the girls' journey of self-discovery and survival as they grapple with their circumstances, showcasing their different personalities while igniting a spirit of adventure and resolve amidst daunting challenges.
The Girl Crusoes: A Story of the South Seas, by Herbert Strang. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #37903.
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24 Chapters
- 1.Chapter THE TENTH: Anxious Days115 words
- 2.Chapter I: Tommy and the Others2,363 words
- 3.Chapter II: Uncle Ben2,254 words
- 4.Chapter III: Leaving Home1,880 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Aboard the "elizabeth"2,806 words
- 6.Chapter V: A Midnight Wreck3,873 words
- 7.Chapter VI: The Island Beautiful2,738 words
- 8.Chapter VII: A Local Habitation1,917 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: The Fishers2,460 words
- 10.Chapter IX: The Little Brown Face2,735 words
- 11.Chapter X: Anxious Days2,957 words
- 12.Chapter XI: A Tropical Storm2,358 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Alarms and Discoveries2,977 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: Lost3,825 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: In the Pit2,172 words
- 16.Chapter XV: The Eleventh Hour2,965 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: New Terrors3,887 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: The Foundling2,257 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: Another Brown Face3,685 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: The Shark2,735 words
- 21.Chapter XX: The Prisoner in the Cave2,136 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: A Desperate Adventure4,131 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: Friends in Need2,707 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: The Home-Coming10,520 words