The Island Traders: A Tale Of The South Seas (1908)

The Island Traders: A Tale Of The South Seas is a novel written by Alexander MacDonald and first published in 1908. The story is set in the South Seas and follows the adventures of a group of traders who navigate the treacherous waters between the islands, trading goods and making deals with the local inhabitants. The main character of the story is a man named Jack Harriott, who is the captain of a small trading vessel called the ""Sea Queen"". Jack and his crew are constantly on the move, visiting different islands and negotiating with the chiefs and traders they encounter. Along the way, they face many challenges, including storms, hostile natives, and rival traders who are also vying for the valuable resources of the South Seas.As the story unfolds, Jack and his crew become embroiled in a dangerous plot involving a powerful chief who is determined to take control of all the islands in the region. With the help of a brave native woman named Ngaire, Jack and his crew must navigate the treacherous waters of the South Seas and fight to protect their trade and their lives.The Island Traders is a thrilling adventure story that offers a vivid depiction of life in the South Seas during the early 20th century. It is a tale of courage, resilience, and survival in a world where danger lurks around every corner.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.