Cruise of the Alerte - In Search of Treasure
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In 1889, English barrister Edward Frederick Knight, driven by the allure of buried treasure, sets sail for the South Seas aboard the yacht 'Alerte'. His destination: the forbidding, desolate island of Trindade, shrouded in legends of hidden riches. Knight, along with his companions, navigates treacherous seas, enduring unpredictable weather and the harshness of the island's landscape. They encounter formidable obstacles, including the island's notorious land crabs, and face the challenges of excavating in treacherous terrain. Knight's detailed accounts of his journey offer a captivating glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of 19th-century exploration. 'Cruise of the Alerte' is a testament to the human spirit's insatiable thirst for adventure and the allure of the unknown.Book Details
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Edward Frederick Knight
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Edward Frederick Knight was a British author who was born in 1852 and died in 1925. He is best known for his historical novels, which were set in various parts of the world and dealt with themes such...
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