Gascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader

** "Gascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader" by R. M. Ballantyne is an adventure story that takes place long ago in the Pacific Islands, telling about Captain Gascoyne, a courageous leader, along with John Bumpus and other crew members during a time of dangerous islanders and piracy. The story starts with the crew of a ship enjoying a peaceful morning until the approach of a coral island sets off a series of exciting events that will test them. Gascoyne's strength and Bumpus's fun loving personality appear to become more apparent as the narrative develops, highlighting the challenges they encounter when facing conflicts with dangerous people and the environment. The reader will be hooked when the development of a conflict will result in violence that changes the story. **