The pearl lagoon by Charles Nordhoff
"The Pearl Lagoon" by Charles Nordhoff is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a young boy named Charlie and his adventurous uncle Harry, who introduces him to a life filled with pearl diving and South Sea adventures, particularly in the mysterious and dangerous setting of Iriatai Lagoon. The book explores themes of exploration, family ties, and the clash between civilization and the wild. The opening ofthe book sets the stage for Charlie's life in California, where he lives on a ranch with his family. Tensions arise as civilization encroaches upon their life, leading to the departure of his adventurous uncle Harry to the South Seas. The narrative captures the essence of nostalgia and longing for adventure as Charlie’s initial quiet life transforms upon the uncle’s arrival and the prospect of a journey to explore pearl-diving. The groundwork is laid for their ensuing adventures as they prepare to leave California in search of pearls, suggesting a journey that will encompass elements of danger and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Nordhoff, Charles, 1830-1901 |
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| Illustrator | Fischer, Anton Otto, 1882-1962 |
| Title | The pearl lagoon |
| Original Publication | United States: Little, Brown and Company,1924. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Oceania -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pearl fisheries -- Fiction |
| Subject | Islands of the Pacific -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 68550 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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