The Nameless Island: A Story of Some Modern Robinson Crusoes
by OpenStories
Original author: Percy F. Westerman
"The Nameless Island: A Story of Some Modern Robinson Crusoes" by Percy F. Westerman is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of characters, primarily young adventurers, who find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted island after a harrowing hurricane. As they navigate their new environment, they face both challenges and opportunities for survival and camaraderie, reminiscent of classic survival tales. At the start of the narrative, the characters are introduced aboard the cargo steamer "San Martin". The ship, under the command of Captain Perez, is making its way toward Tahiti when it encounters a fierce hurricane. Among the passengers are Mr. McKay, his son Andrew, and their friend Terence, who must work together to navigate the ship's distress and ultimately face the reality of being stranded on the titular nameless island. The opening sets the stage for a gripping tale of adventure, friendship, and the struggle to adapt to unexpected circumstances as they fight for survival while uncovering the mysteries of the island.
The Nameless Island: A Story of Some Modern Robinson Crusoes, by Percy F. Westerman. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #37652.
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29 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter350 words
- 2.Chapter I: The Hurricane3,139 words
- 3.Chapter II: Aground1,362 words
- 4.Chapter III: Abandoned2,275 words
- 5.Chapter IV: The Landing2,051 words
- 6.Chapter V: The Camp1,816 words
- 7.Chapter VI: The Animal That Wouldn't Be Rescued1,694 words
- 8.Chapter VII: The Emblem of Empire2,745 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: "a Sail!"1,899 words
- 10.Chapter IX: Unwelcome Visitors2,345 words
- 11.Chapter X: Strange Allies2,272 words
- 12.Chapter XI: The Frustrated Sacrifice1,964 words
- 13.Chapter XII: At Bay1,937 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: Ellerton to the Rescue2,567 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: Routing the Savages1,782 words
- 16.Chapter XV: A Knife-Thrust in the Dark1,989 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: The Gale2,379 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: Back to the Island2,308 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: A Surprise for the Invaders2,244 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: The Prisoner's Escape1,736 words
- 21.Chapter XX: The Enemy Is Cornered2,291 words
- 22.Chapter XXI: The Buccaneers' Cave4,235 words
- 23.Chapter XXII: The Treasure Chamber2,712 words
- 24.Chapter XXIII: "a Sail! a Sail!"2,117 words
- 25.Chapter XXIV: A False and a Real Alarm1,818 words
- 26.Chapter XXV: The Great Invasion2,254 words
- 27.Chapter XXVI: A Great Disaster2,346 words
- 28.Chapter XXVII: The Last Stand2,230 words
- 29.Chapter XXVIII: The Rescue2,863 words