Harry Collingwood
Harry Collingwood was the pseudonym of William Joseph Cosens Lancaster, a British civil engineer and novelist who wrote over 40 boys' adventure books, almost all of them in a nautical setting.
The Secret of the Sands; Or, The "Water Lily" and her Crew
Driven by a map of hidden treasure, two friends set sail on a homemade ship into unknown waters, unaware of the challenges and dangers that await them.
By Harry Collingwood
Under the Meteor Flag: Log of a Midshipman during the French Revolutionary War
A young man's dream of naval adventure becomes a perilous reality when he faces shipwrecks, battles, and the harsh demands of war on the high seas.
By Harry Collingwood
The First Mate: The Story of a Strange Cruise
On a luxurious yacht sailing towards danger, a young mate must navigate a spoiled brat, a questionable crew, and the ever-present threat of pirates.
By Harry Collingwood
The Pirate Island: A Story of the South Pacific
A young orphan becomes entangled in a world of buccaneers, buried treasure, and daring escapes across the South Pacific after a fateful sea voyage turns into a pirate's nightmare.
By Harry Collingwood
With Airship and Submarine: A Tale of Adventure
A remarkable vessel capable of sailing the seas, diving into the deep, and soaring through the skies becomes the centerpiece to a daring expedition filled with intrigue and danger.
By Harry Collingwood
The Rover's Secret: A Tale of the Pirate Cays and Lagoons of Cuba
A neglected young boy, dreaming of pirates and the sea, seeks adventure and connection with his distant father in the exotic lagoons of Cuba.
By Harry Collingwood
The Strange Adventures of Eric Blackburn
** A lone shipwreck survivor rises from the depths to pursue a legendary treasure, battling savage rulers and treacherous allies in a thrilling high-seas adventure.
By Harry Collingwood
A Chinese Command: A Story of Adventure in Eastern Seas
Stripped of his honor, a former naval officer must weigh the risks of redemption against the uncertain tides of rebellion.
By Harry Collingwood
The Cruise of the Nonsuch Buccaneer
In 1569, a young man sails into deadly, unfamiliar waters to find his brother, confronting pirates and the Spanish Inquisition, where only wit, courage, and a crew of loyal men stand between life and death.
By Harry Collingwood
The Log of a Privateersman
Amidst daring raids and thrilling naval battles, a young sailor chases fortune and glory on the high seas during wartime.
By Harry Collingwood
A Middy of the King: A Romance of the Old British Navy
Embark on a thrilling naval journey with a young midshipman who finds himself amidst daring adventures, fierce battles, and steadfast friendships during a time of war.
By Harry Collingwood
Across the Spanish Main: A Tale of the Sea in the Days of Queen Bess
Driven by dreams of gold and family duty, two young adventurers brave treacherous seas and ruthless enemies in a quest to capture Spanish treasure.
By Harry Collingwood
A Middy of the Slave Squadron: A West African Story
Sail the treacherous seas with a young naval officer as he battles slave traders and navigates a world of danger and moral dilemmas.
By Harry Collingwood
Under the Ensign of the Rising Sun: A Story of the Russo-Japanese War
Dishonored and seeking redemption, a young British man joins the Japanese Navy as war with Russia looms.
By Harry Collingwood
The Voyage of the Aurora
A beautiful young woman must choose between two men while navigating dangerous family secrets and the treacherous high seas.
By Harry Collingwood
Harry Escombe: A Tale of Adventure in Peru
A young man's dream job in a faraway land becomes a fight for survival, testing his strength as he confronts ruthless authority and untamed wilderness.
By Harry Collingwood
The Log of the Flying Fish: A Story of Aerial and Submarine Peril and Adventure
Venture into a world where daring adventurers explore the skies and seas in a quest filled with technological marvel and constant danger.
By Harry Collingwood
The Congo Rovers: A Story of the Slave Squadron
A young boy's dreams of naval glory come alive when he receives a coveted position on a ship bound for Africa, filled with challenges and opportunities.
By Harry Collingwood
Through Veld and Forest: An African Story
Grief and the thirst for revenge propel a young man into the heart of a wild continent, where danger and fortune await him at every turn.
By Harry Collingwood
Two Gallant Sons of Devon: A Tale of the Days of Queen Bess
Rescued from a storm, two inseparable friends embark on a life-changing adventure filled with sea battles, hidden riches, and daring encounters during the age of exploration.
By Harry Collingwood