02752cam a22004453u 4500 12190 UtSlPG 20260610133306.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902 The Adventures of Captain Horn Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adventures_of_Captain_Horn Sequel: Mrs. Cliff's Yacht, #30848. Release date is 2004-04-01 Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Adventures of Captain Horn" by Frank R. Stockton is an adventure novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story follows Captain Philip Horn, who navigates a perilous journey after his ship, the "Castor", encounters a devastating tornado off the Peruvian coast. Alongside him are three passengers, including two ladies and a young boy, each facing the unknown dangers of the sea and the treacherous wilderness as they seek refuge. The beginning of the book sets the stage for an unfolding survival saga. After the shipwreck, Captain Horn and the remaining crew manage to escape in lifeboats, aiming to reach the uninhabited coast of Peru. Upon arrival, they establish a camp but soon discover the growing peril that surrounds them—both from the harsh elements and the lurking threat of the Rackbirds, a gang of ruthless brigands. As Horn grapples with the responsibility of keeping his party safe, mysterious events unfold, revealing hidden dangers and unexpected allies among the indigenous people. With suspense building as the characters navigate their new reality, the opening chapters create a gripping foundation for a tale of courage, resourcefulness, and adventure against formidable odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ship captains -- Fiction Conduct of life -- Fiction Siblings -- Fiction Adventure stories Treasure troves -- Fiction Outdoor life -- Fiction Sailors -- Fiction Shipwrecks -- Fiction Voyages and travels -- Fiction Peru -- Fiction Brigands and robbers -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12190 53609 53609