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100 1 _aKnight, E. F.
_q(Edward Frederick),
_d1852-1925
245 1 4 _aThe Cruise of the 'Alerte' :
_bThe narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cruise_of_the_Alerte
500 _aRelease date is 2012-02-15
508 _aProduced by Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
520 _a"The Cruise of the 'Alerte'" by E. F. Knight is an adventure narrative written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the journey of a treasure-seeking expedition on a yacht named the 'Alerte,' led by the author, as they set out to explore the mysterious and treacherous shores of Trinidad in search of a legendary hidden treasure. The narrative promises a mix of exploration, peril, and encounters with natural obstacles and potential rival treasure hunters. At the start of the book, the author details his previous adventures to Trinidad and introduces the legend of a buried treasure supposedly hidden there by pirates. He shares his conversations with individuals who express interest in the treasure, ultimately leading to the decision to embark on a new expedition with a newly outfitted vessel—the 'Alerte.' The opening portion sets the stage for an exciting treasure hunt, complete with challenges such as difficult landings and the treacherous surf surrounding the island, while also hinting at the camaraderie and conflicts among the crew members as they pursue their thrilling quest. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aVoyages and travels
653 _aTreasure troves
653 _aAlerte (Yacht)
653 _aTrinidad
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38891
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