The Boats of the "glen Carrig": Being an Account of Their Adventures in the Strange Places of the Earth, After the Foundering of the Good Ship Glen Carrig Through Striking upon a Hidden Rock in the Unknown Seas to the Southward; as Told by John Winterstraw, Gent., to His Son James Winterstraw, in the Year 1757, and by Him Committed Very Properly and Legibly to Manuscript

A novel written in the early 20th century that intertwines elements of adventure, horror, and survival at sea. The story is narrated by John Winterstraw, who recounts his perilous journey with a group of shipwreck survivors after their vessel, the Glen Carrig, founders on an unseen rock in unexplored waters. As they navigate the treacherous landscape, they encounter bizarre vegetation, eerie silence, unsettling cries, and predatory creatures that suggest they are not alone in their misadventure. The opening portion of the novel establishes the dire situation of John Winterstraw and his companions, who, after five days adrift without sight of land, finally spot a low-lying desolate coast. Their attempts to find solid ground lead them into a slimy creek swollen with strange flora and profound quietness, which puts them on edge. On their first night ashore, haunting wails echo through the wilderness, filling the men with trepidation. As they explore further, they inadvertently unveil hidden horrors lurking in the mud and foliage, including growling noises and fearsome creatures. Tension escalates as they attempt to survive their strange surroundings, setting the stage for the suspenseful adventures that are to come.