"The Quest of the Silver Swan: A Land and Sea Tale for Boys" by W. Bert Foster is an adventure story about a young man named Brandon Tarr. After the death of his father, a sea captain, Brandon confronts his greedy uncle and uncovers secrets about his family. The story begins with a dramatic shipwreck, where Captain Horace Tarr and his crew battle a storm on the brig Silver Swan; facing death, the captain tells of hidden diamonds. The story transitions to Brandon, now fatherless, as he discovers a world of mystery, setting him off to seek freedom, and maybe even fortune with exciting twists and turns.
The quest of the Silver Swan: A land and sea tale for boys
By W. Bert (Walter Bertram) Foster
A young man's journey through treacherous seas and family secrets begins with a shipwreck and whispers of hidden diamonds.
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