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The Loss of the Swansea: A Story of the Florida Coast

1837

W. L. Alden

The Loss of the Swansea: A Story of the Florida Coast

The Loss of the Swansea: A Story of the Florida Coast

W. L. Alden

1837

Adventure, American Literature, Children & Young Adult Reading, Novels

The Loss of the Swansea: A Story of the Florida Coast, written by W. L. Alden and first published in 1837, is a juvenile adventure novel that follows orphaned brothers Jack and Tom after they are cast adrift on the Florida coast due to a mutiny on their ship, the Swansea. They encounter pirates, explore secret caves, and navigate the dangers of the wild as they seek hidden treasure with the help of a former pirate named Bill Catchley. This work is notable for its early depiction of seafaring life and adventure aimed at young readers, blending themes of bravery, survival, and brotherhood.

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A seafaring adventure novel for young readers written in the late 19th century. It follows Bristol brothers Jack and Tom...

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