The Boy Fortune Hunters in the South Seas

"The Boy Fortune Hunters in the South Seas" by Floyd Akers is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure story follows young Sam Steele and his companions as they set sail aboard the ship "Seagull" to deliver a cargo of machinery to Australia, only to find themselves embroiled in a harrowing quest involving revolutionaries and treacherous waters. The main character, Sam Steele, along with his father and Uncle Naboth, discovers the thrill and danger of maritime adventures while confronting unexpected challenges in uncharted territories. At the start of the story, we meet Uncle Naboth, Captain Steele, and Sam Steele as they discuss the potential for cargo during their stay in Australia, hinting at the challenges of American shipping. Their lives dramatically change when a mysterious man named Señor de Jiminez arrives, proposing a lucrative deal to purchase their ship for the purposes of revolution in Colombia. As events unfold, the crew must navigate their way through various trials, including a fierce typhoon, which results in the ship becoming stranded on an uncharted island known as Faytan, rumored to be home to the dangerous Pearl People. This gripping opening sets the stage for a thrilling adventure filled with danger and intrigue, as the characters must navigate both the elements and their complex dealings with the revolutionaries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Lyman Frank Baum was an American author best known for his children's fantasy books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, part of a series. In addition to the 14 Oz books, Baum penned 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. He made numerous attempts to bring his works to the stage and screen; the 1939 adaptation of the first Oz book became a landmark of 20th-century cinema.