A Desperate Chance - James Douglas Jerrold Kelley - Bog

A Desperate Chance: A Story Of Land And Sea is a novel written by James Douglas Jerrold Kelley and first published in 1899. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of a young man named Jack Wright, who is determined to make a name for himself in the world. Jack is a skilled sailor and has always dreamed of exploring new lands and discovering new treasures.One day, Jack is approached by a wealthy businessman named Mr. Van Dusen, who offers him a chance to join an expedition to the South Pacific in search of a lost island filled with gold and other riches. Jack eagerly accepts the offer and sets out on the journey with a group of experienced sailors and adventurers.As they sail across the ocean, the crew faces many challenges and dangers, including storms, treacherous waters, and hostile natives. But Jack and his companions are determined to succeed and will stop at nothing to find the treasure they seek.Along the way, Jack also falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Edith, who is also on the expedition. But their romance is threatened by the dangers they face and the treacherous actions of some of their fellow crew members.Will Jack and his companions be able to overcome the obstacles they face and find the lost island? And will Jack and Edith's love survive the trials of their journey? A Desperate Chance: A Story Of Land And Sea is a thrilling adventure tale that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.