Beyond the Great South Wall: The Secret of the Antarctic by Frank Savile
"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.)
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 https://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.
