The Cruise of the 'Alerte' by E. F. Knight
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"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.)
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| Author | Knight, E. F. (Edward Frederick), 1852-1925 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Cruise of the 'Alerte' The narrative of a search for treasure on the desert island of Trinidad |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cruise_of_the_Alerte |
| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages and travels |
| Subject | Treasure troves |
| Subject | Alerte (Yacht) |
| Subject | Trinidad |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38891 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38891-5 |
| Release Date | Feb 15, 2012 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 439 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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