The Wonder Island Boys: Treasures of the Islands
by OpenStories
Original author: Roger T. Finlay
"The Wonder Island Boys: Treasures of the Islands" by Roger T. Finlay is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around two boys, George and Harry, along with their adult companion, John Varney, as they navigate challenges on a mysterious island in the South Seas. The story involves themes of survival, ingenuity, and interactions with native tribes, as they confront both natural and human obstacles in their pursuit of treasure and knowledge. The opening portion of the book introduces the boys as they hear ominous sounds suggesting the presence of cannibalistic tribes nearby. As they strategize their next moves, John explains the importance of communication and understanding the customs of these tribes. The tension rises when they learn about a potential sacrifice and their pact to rescue captives threatens their safety. They begin coordinating a plan to prevent these sacrifices, involving scouting and conveying messages, all while staying vigilant against the native tribes they encounter. The readers are immediately drawn into a world filled with suspense, adventure, and an exploration of human nature amid the backdrop of a wild and untamed island.
The Wonder Island Boys: Treasures of the Islands, by Roger T. Finlay. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #21810.
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19 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter2,639 words
- 2.Chapter I: The Peculiar Signals2,684 words
- 3.Chapter II: The Savages on the Hill2,942 words
- 4.Chapter III: Capture of the Village3,185 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Rescuing a White Captive3,100 words
- 6.Chapter V: Return of the Natives2,718 words
- 7.Chapter VI: The Savage Ceremonials2,589 words
- 8.Chapter VII: Significance of Native Rites2,580 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: Hypnotism on Savages3,122 words
- 10.Chapter IX: The Remarkable Cave Explorations2,743 words
- 11.Chapter X: The Tribe to the North3,138 words
- 12.Chapter XI: The Hunchback Chief2,392 words
- 13.Chapter XII: The Chief's Family3,544 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: The Chart and the Caves2,630 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: Rescue Island2,947 words
- 16.Chapter XV: The Return to Wonder Island2,930 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: The Savages at Unity3,544 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: Unraveling the Mysteries2,237 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: The Story of the Lettered Skull4,330 words