
Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, Volume 1
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Peter Wilkins, a sailor from Cornwall, is shipwrecked on an island in the South Pacific. He is the only survivor of the wreck and finds himself alone on the island. He builds a shelter and finds food and water, but he is lonely and longs for human companionship. One day, he sees a strange creature in the forest. It is a woman with wings. The woman is named Youwarkee, and she is from a race of winged people who live on the island. Youwarkee and Peter become friends, and eventually they fall in love and marry. Peter and Youwarkee have two children, a boy and a girl. The children are also born with wings. Peter and his family live happily on the island for many years. However, one day, a ship arrives on the island. The ship is from England, and the crew is looking for new land to colonize. Peter and his family are hesitant to leave the island, but they eventually decide to go with the crew. The ship sails back to England, and Peter and his family are welcomed as heroes. They are given land and a house, and they live happily ever after.Book Details
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Robert Paltock
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