02628cam a22003973u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000520011324500370016526400510020230000470025333600260030033700260032633800360035250000310038850800470041952013050046653400450177165300400181665300320185665300220188865300320191065300440194265300390198665300400202565300320206565300380209770000520213585600430218723384UtSlPG20260610133533.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aBallantyne, R. M.q(Robert Michael),d1825-189410aGascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-11-06  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"Gascoyne, the Sandal-Wood Trader" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical adventure novel written in the mid-19th century. Set against the backdrop of the Pacific Islands, the narrative revolves around the intriguing character of Captain Gascoyne and his crew, including the rugged seaman John Bumpus. The story unfolds amidst the tension of piracy and the dangers of savage islanders, capturing the reader's attention with themes of bravery, duty, and the complex moral fabric of island life.  The opening of the tale introduces us to a tranquil scene aboard a schooner in the Great Pacific, where the crew is enjoying a lazy morning until they are roused into action. It highlights the contrasting characters of Gascoyne—a determined and stoic captain—and John Bumpus, whose jovial disposition and physical prowess promise comedic relief amidst the mounting tensions. As they approach a coral island, the plot thickens with hints of conflict from both human adversaries and the landscape itself, setting the stage for encounters that will test their courage and challenge their values. Further developments reveal an impending clash with a native savage, enriching the narrative with hints of violence and alliance that will shape the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction  aIslands -- Juvenile fiction  aAdventure stories  aPirates -- Juvenile fiction  aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction  aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction  aNatural history -- Juvenile fiction  aSailors -- Juvenile fiction  aPacific Ocean -- Juvenile fiction1 aBallantyne, R. M.q(Robert Michael),d1825-189440uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23384