Project Gutenberg 2005-08-27 Public domain in the USA. 336 Quiller-Couch, Arthur 1863 1944 Q Quiller-Couch, Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch, A. T. (Arthur Thomas) Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas Poison Island Produced by Lionel Sear "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.) Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Adventure stories Treasure troves -- Fiction PR Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: British Literature 535131 2025-08-07T07:53:20.484964 text/html 531080 2020-12-12T11:50:44 text/html 389428 2025-08-07T07:53:28.318881 application/epub+zip 399909 2025-08-07T07:53:22.475910 application/epub+zip 286398 2025-08-07T07:53:21.203958 application/epub+zip 613591 2025-08-07T07:53:32.924910 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 582140 2025-08-07T07:53:27.587936 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 437782 2022-09-08T06:28:25.427093 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 501190 2025-08-07T07:53:19.348946 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 501009 2020-12-12T11:50:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18890 2025-08-07T07:53:33.055861 application/rdf+xml 13086 2025-08-07T07:53:21.808915 image/jpeg 3513 2025-08-07T07:53:21.457935 image/jpeg 312688 2020-12-12T11:50:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 196694 2020-12-12T11:50:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 381217 2025-08-07T07:53:20.529960 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia