TY  - BOOK
AU  - Stockton,Frank R.
TI  - The Adventures of Captain Horn
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Ship captains -- Fiction
KW  - Conduct of life -- Fiction
KW  - Siblings -- Fiction
KW  - Adventure stories
KW  - Treasure troves -- Fiction
KW  - Outdoor life -- Fiction
KW  - Sailors -- Fiction
KW  - Shipwrecks -- Fiction
KW  - Voyages and travels -- Fiction
KW  - Peru -- Fiction
KW  - Brigands and robbers -- Fiction
N1  - 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; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12190
ER  -