Publisher's Synopsis
Wreck of the Golden Fleece: The Story of a North Sea Fisher Boy (1894) is a novel by Robert Leighton. The book tells the story of a young boy named Dick, who lives with his family in a small fishing village on the coast of the North Sea. Dick is fascinated by the sea and dreams of becoming a fisherman like his father.One day, Dick and his father set out on their boat, the Golden Fleece, to catch fish. However, they encounter a fierce storm that wrecks their boat and leaves them stranded on a deserted island. Dick and his father must use all their skills and ingenuity to survive on the island until they are rescued.Throughout the book, the reader is taken on a journey through the harsh realities of life as a fisherman in the North Sea. The book explores themes of courage, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.Wreck of the Golden Fleece is a classic coming-of-age story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a timeless tale of adventure and survival, set against the backdrop of the rugged and unforgiving North Sea.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.
