The Island

The Island: Or An Adventure Of A Person Of Quality is a novel written by Richard Whiteing and published in 1899. The story follows the journey of a wealthy Englishman named Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who is shipwrecked on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. Laurier must learn to survive on the island with limited resources and no hope of rescue. As he adapts to his new environment, Laurier encounters a diverse cast of characters, including a native tribe and a group of castaways who have been living on the island for years. The novel explores themes of colonialism, imperialism, and the clash of cultures as Laurier navigates his relationships with these different groups of people. Throughout the novel, Whiteing's vivid descriptions of the island's flora and fauna create a sense of both wonder and danger, as Laurier must contend with both the beauty and the harshness of his surroundings. The Island: Or An Adventure Of A Person Of Quality is a compelling tale of survival, adventure, and the human spirit.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.