Terrapin Island: Or Adventures With The Gleam is a novel written by Mrs. George Cupples and first published in 1876. The story follows the adventures of two siblings, Jack and Effie, who are shipwrecked on a deserted island called Terrapin Island. While on the island, they discover a magical gleam that has the power to transport them to different places and times. The siblings use the gleam to travel through history, meeting famous people and experiencing...