TY - BOOK AU - Stables,Gordon AU - Stewart,Allan TI - The Island of Gold: A Sailor's Yarn AV - PZ PY - 2011/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Sea stories KW - Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile fiction KW - Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction KW - Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction KW - Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction KW - Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Sailors -- Juvenile fiction KW - Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction KW - Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Oceania -- Juvenile fiction KW - Youth and death -- Juvenile fiction KW - Volcanoes -- Juvenile fiction KW - Indigenous peoples -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2011-10-01; Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Island of Gold: A Sailor's Yarn" by Gordon Stables is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Ransey Tansey and his little sister Babs, who navigate life along the English canal while living in modest circumstances. The narrative is filled with themes of warmth and familial love, making it particularly engaging for a young audience. The opening of the book introduces us to Ransey Tansey, an industrious eight-year-old boy caring for his three-year-old sister, Babs, while anticipating the return of their father from a trip. The setting is a humble cottage where the siblings share joyful moments with various animal companions, including a loyal dog named Bob and a dancing crane known as the Admiral. Ransey displays his playful and responsible nature as he takes charge of everyday tasks, from fetching milk to preparing meals. Their simple yet imaginative life in the countryside sets the stage for future adventures, hinting at a whimsical exploration filled with nature and the bond between siblings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37588 ER -