Isle o' Dreams

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Gutenberg ID

25813

Title

Isle o' Dreams

Language

en

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Project Gutenberg

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A nautical adventure set in the Philippines, Frederick Ferdinand Moore's *Isle o' Dreams* follows Robert Trask's pursuit of gold on a mysterious island claimed by a mad sailor. Blending romance, suspense, and maritime intrigue, the novel explores themes of greed, loyalty, and the clash between civilized ambition and tropical peril, offering readers a thrilling tale of betrayal and redemption aboard a schooner.

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In Frederick Ferdinand Moore's *Isle o' Dreams*, Robert Trask arrives in Manila late for a rendezvous with Marjorie Locke, only to discover she has already departed on the *Taming*. While despondent, Trask learns of Captain Dinshaw, a sailor who claims to have been wrecked on a gold-rich island off Luzon. Intrigued by the prospect of fortune, Trask joins Dinshaw's expedition aboard a schooner captained by Jarrow and manned by a motley crew, including the suspicious mate, Peth, and the steward, Doc Bird. Upon reaching the island, the crew encounters strange delays and mounting tensions. Trask grows suspicious of the captain and mate, suspecting a plot to steal the gold or abandon the passengers. The situation escalates when the crew attempts to seize the schooner, revealing a conspiracy involving Doc Bird, who had previously stolen Trask's pistol. It is uncovered that Captain Jarrow had planned to hold the passengers hostage to cash checks, while Doc and Peth intended to claim the gold for themselves. Trask manages to disarm Doc, who had killed a man previously, and the crew turns against the conspirators. The captain is killed, and the remaining villains are left stranded on the island. The novel concludes with the survivors returning to Manila, where Trask confesses his love for Marjorie, revealing her family was not wealthy as previously believed by the crew. The story ends with the villains drowning and the couple returning to the United States, leaving the gold-hunting adventure behind. Through this adventure, Trask finds that true wealth lies not in gold, but in the love he has secured and the safety of his companions.

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• Adventure
• Fiction