The Secret of the Sands; Or, The "Water Lily" and her Crew

"The Secret of the Sands; Or, The 'Water Lily' and her Crew" by Harry Collingwood is a thrilling 19th-century sea adventure. After a terrible shipwreck leaves one man without a crew, he discovers a rumor about treasure hidden on a deserted Pacific island. With his close friend Bob Trunnion at his side, he builds the Water Lily to chase the buried fortune, braving the ocean's dangers and thrilling nautical challenges along the way. The adventure begins with a fierce storm claiming a ship and endangering its sailors, a tragedy witnessed by our protagonist and Bob, who heroically attempt a rescue. Among those saved is a Spaniard who speaks of hidden riches on a coral island, an irresistible lure that sets our heroes on their quest to build their ship and pursue the adventure of lifetime.