The Young Pearl Divers: A Story Of Australian Adventure By Land And Sea (1896)

by Hubert Phelps Whitmarsh

Book Overview

The Young Pearl Divers: A Story Of Australian Adventure By Land And Sea is a novel written by H. Phelps Whitmarsh and first published in 1896. The story follows the adventures of two young boys, Jack and Jim, who leave their home in Sydney to work as pearl divers in the Torres Strait, between Australia and Papua New Guinea. The boys face many challenges as they learn to navigate the treacherous waters of the Strait and dive for pearls. They also encounter...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120939615
• ISBN13: 9781120939616
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"