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100	1		_aQuiller-Couch, Arthur, _d1863-1944
245	1	0	_aPoison Island
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-08-27
508			_aProduced by Lionel Sear
520			_a"Poison Island" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of Harry Brooks, a young boy who navigates his coming-of-age against the backdrop of adventures filled with characters like Captain Coffin, a mysterious sea captain. With a blend of intrigue, personal hardship, and the allure of hidden treasure, the narrative sets the stage for Harry's journey into a world far beyond his sheltered upbringing. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Harry, who is about to begin a new chapter of his life at Copenhagen Academy in Falmouth. The setting is established with rich descriptions of his family history, particularly focusing on his father’s military past and his complicated relationships. Harry first encounters Captain Coffin in a drunken state, revealing the captain's precarious position in society. As Harry adjusts to his new environment and the eccentricities around him, he finds himself entangled in the old captain's troubling legacy and the promise of adventure that awaits on the mysterious Mortallone Island. This opening portion lays the groundwork for a richly woven tale of camaraderie, danger, and the search for treasure, as Harry uncovers the secrets of his unusual companions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAdventure stories
653			_aTreasure troves -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16604
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