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A young captain by the name of Nathaniel Plum lands on the shore of an island ruled by its self-appointed king, James Strang, hoping to put the petty tyrant out of business. Soon, he witnesses scenes of torture, catches the eye of a beautiful woman by the name of Marion, and... Read Full Overview

The Courage Of Captain Plumb by James Curwood - is a fevered and high-pitched adventure story about a young man, Nathaniel Plum, battling against a colony of Mormons. The story takes place within 48 hours and includes many intense and graphic scenarios.

Book Excerpt: ...ing a leather bag in his hand. Quickly he untied the knot at its top and poured a torrent of glittering gold pieces out upon the table."Business--business and gold," he gurgled happily, rubbing his thin hands and twisting his fingers until they cracked. "A pretty... Read Full Overview

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"The Courage of Captain Plum" by James Oliver Curwood is a captivating novel that epitomizes the essence of Canadian literature through a thrilling tale of adventure and survival. Set in the vast wilderness of the Northwoods, Curwood's narrative follows the exploits of Captain... Read Full Overview