02527cam a22003613u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000300012624500550015626400510021130000470026233600260030933700260033533800360036149000400039750000310043750801930046852011950066153400700185665300390192670000220196583000400198785600760202785600430210399900190214674943UtSlPG20260610134732.0mcr n260607r20241877utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a05033625  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aOptic, Oliver,d1822-189710aIsles of the sea; or, Young America homeward bound 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aYoung America abroad, second series  aRelease date is 2024-12-20  aAaron Adrignola, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Isles of the Sea; or, Young America Homeward Bound" by William T. Adams is a novel written in the late 19th century. This adventurous tale follows young students of the academy squadron, particularly focusing on Thomas Speers, as they embark on a journey through various islands while aiming to return home across the Atlantic. The story portrays themes of learning, ambition, and personal growth against a backdrop of nautical exploration.  At the start of the narrative, the squadron is anchored in Gibraltar Bay, excitedly preparing for their journey home after completing their studies and adventures in the Spanish Peninsula. Amid the anticipation, a significant event occurs when Tom Speers receives a telegraphic message that reveals the death of his wealthy uncle and the potential inheritance awaiting him. However, Speers is torn between this newfound wealth and his desire to prove himself as an officer aboard the Tritonia, showcasing his determination to prioritize his maritime ambitions over financial gain. The excitement builds as the squadron sets sail, hinting at forthcoming challenges and adventures they will face at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cBoston: Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Co., 1877  aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction1 aJohn Andrew & Son 0aYoung America abroad, second series4 uhttps://archive.org/details/islesofseaoryoun00adamiala/page/n6/mode/1up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74943  c115668d115668