"The Pearl Divers and Crusoes of the Sargasso Sea" by Gordon Stables is a late 19th-century sea adventure about a spirited 14-year-old named Barclay Stuart, who dreams of sailing the open seas. Barclay's life takes an exciting turn when he meets Captain Antonio, an enigmatic old man living in a purportedly haunted windmill. Captain Antonio shares tales of maritime adventures, sparking Barclay's desire to become a sailor and discover the wonders of the Sargasso Sea. Initially, Barclay likes to fish along dangerous cliffs but soon shifts as he discovers the allure of the sea. The novel may explore themes of bravery, friendship, and the irresistible call of adventure with some elements of realism and great imagination.
The pearl divers and Crusoes of the Sargasso Sea
By Gordon Stables
A young boy's mundane fishing trips transform into daring seafaring quests after befriending a mysterious old captain with tales of hidden treasures in the deep blue sea.
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About the AuthorWilliam Gordon Stables was a Scottish medical doctor in the Royal Navy and a prolific author of adventure fiction, primarily for boys.
William Gordon Stables was a Scottish medical doctor in the Royal Navy and a prolific author of adventure fiction, primarily for boys.
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