Beyond the Great South Wall: The Secret of the Antarctic by Frank Savile
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"Beyond the Great South Wall: The Secret of the Antarctic" by Frank Savile is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Captain Dorinecourte and his friend Gerry as they navigate their emotional turmoil over unrequited love for two sisters, Gwen and Vi, while grappling with their unexpected circumstances due to the death of a relative. The narrative promises adventure as it hints at a quest related to
mysterious ancient coins and a journey to the Antarctic region. The opening of the book introduces the protagonists, Captain Dorinecourte and Gerry, who are wallowing in despair at the loss of their romantic prospects after the sisters they adore depart on a ship. As the two friends discuss their discontent with life, they receive shocking news about a death in the family, which unexpectedly elevates Dorinecourte’s status. This revelation unleashes a torrent of possibilities for action and adventure, especially as it relates to the mysterious legacy of his late uncle regarding ancient coins linked to a larger quest for discovery. The stage is set for a journey that intertwines themes of treasure hunting, historical mystery, and personal redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Savile, Frank (Frank Mackenzie) |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Mason, Robert L. |
| LoC No. | 01026954 |
| Title | Beyond the Great South Wall: The Secret of the Antarctic |
| Original Publication | United States: New Amsterdam Book Company,1901. |
| Credits | D A Alexander, Richard Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Antarctica -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66187 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66187-2 |
| Release Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 530 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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