The Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland) 1914-1990 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Golden Skull: A Rick Brant Science-Adventure Story" by Harold L. Goodwin is a novel written in the mid-20th century. The story follows the adventures of Rick Brant and his friends as they embark on a quest in the Philippines to discover the legendary golden skull linked to the Ifugao culture, all while dealing with mysterious enemies and the dangers of the region. The characters include Rick, his companion Scotty, and the archaeologist Dr. Anthony Briotti, providing a rich blend of scientific exploration and thrilling action. The opening of the story finds Rick Brant and Don Scott aboard the freighter "Asiatic Dream", where they are enjoying a game of three-dimensional chess under the oppressive tropical heat. The atmosphere shifts dramatically when they encounter a mysterious assailant aboard the ship, suggesting trouble awaits in their quest to uncover the fabled golden skull. As they arrive in Manila, the stakes are raised with warnings from locals and unexpected encounters with dubious characters, alluding to potential threats as they prepare for their expedition into the mountainous regions that could lead them to ancient treasures and perilous situations. The narrative establishes a thrilling tone, engaging readers with the promise of adventure and intrigue in the backdrop of Filipino culture and history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2010-05-06 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Adventure stories Philippines -- Juvenile fiction Scientists -- Juvenile fiction Archaeologists -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32270 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32270 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133733.0 32270