Project Gutenberg 2024-12-20 Public domain in the USA. 265 Optic, Oliver 1822 1897 Adams, William T. (William Taylor) Adams, William Taylor John Andrew & Son Andrew & Son John Andrew and Son Co. Son, John Andrew & 05033625 Isles of the sea; or, Young America homeward bound : $b A story of travel and adventure $aBoston :$bLothrop, Lee and Shepard Co., $c1877, copyright 1905. Young America abroad, second series Aaron Adrignola, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Isles of the Sea; or, Young America Homeward Bound" by William T. Adams is a novel written in the late 19th century. This adventurous tale follows young students of the academy squadron, particularly focusing on Thomas Speers, as they embark on a journey through various islands while aiming to return home across the Atlantic. The story portrays themes of learning, ambition, and personal growth against a backdrop of nautical exploration. At the start of the narrative, the squadron is anchored in Gibraltar Bay, excitedly preparing for their journey home after completing their studies and adventures in the Spanish Peninsula. Amid the anticipation, a significant event occurs when Tom Speers receives a telegraphic message that reveals the death of his wealthy uncle and the potential inheritance awaiting him. However, Speers is torn between this newfound wealth and his desire to prove himself as an officer aboard the Tritonia, showcasing his determination to prioritize his maritime ambitions over financial gain. The excitement builds as the squadron sets sail, hinting at forthcoming challenges and adventures they will face at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/islesofseaoryoun00adamiala/page/n6/mode/1up 20230712192445optic 1877 en Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 627468 2025-09-29T13:29:11.409146 text/html 601761 2024-12-20T03:15:48 text/html 1174088 2025-09-29T13:29:20.379117 application/epub+zip 1170027 2025-09-29T13:29:13.195119 application/epub+zip 532384 2025-09-29T13:29:12.235132 application/epub+zip 2139786 2025-09-29T13:29:25.464066 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1846916 2025-09-29T13:29:19.478084 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 573374 2025-09-29T13:29:09.889670 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 553286 2024-12-20T03:15:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17114 2025-09-29T13:29:25.616056 application/rdf+xml 20665 2025-09-29T13:29:12.463114 image/jpeg 2661 2025-09-29T13:29:12.348150 image/jpeg 1706897 2025-09-29T13:29:11.479164 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 More titles under Ashton, Warren T. en.wikipedia