Fire Island Being the Adventures of Uncertain Naturalists in an Unknown Track

"Fire Island" by George Manville Fenn is a late 19th-century adventure where a group of naturalists and sailors aboard the ship "Planet" face life-threatening challenges during a massive storm and volcanic eruption, forcing them to find a way to survive on a strange island. The narrative dives into the crew’s struggles, highlighting their resilience and the spirit of adventure as they deal with their awful situation. The story starts with the "Planet" caught in a violent storm near New Guinea. Oliver Lane, a naturalist, thinks about how different the reality is from what he expected. With the ship taking damage and the captain unable to help, the first chapter builds tension and shows the characters desperately trying to survive. This setup creates suspense and uncertainty about what will happen to them.