The treasure on the beach by Julian Street and Frank Finney
"The Treasure on the Beach" by Julian Street and Frank Finney is a light-hearted adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the hunt for hidden treasure, sparked by the late Uncle Abner's eccentric letter and treasure map. Set against the backdrop of Florida's sandy shores, this narrative explores themes of family, adventure, and unexpected romance. The plot follows Allen Spencer, who, upon receiving a letter from his
great uncle Abner, decides to travel to Lone Palm Key to seek buried treasure. He soon discovers he has competition in the form of a distant relative, Graham Stewart. Their journeys lead them to work together in a series of comedic and romantic interactions as they dig for treasure, only to find it's more of a ruse than a reality. Their search takes unexpected turns, and through shared challenges, romantic sparks fly between the duo. The entertaining mix of treasure hunting and budding romance presents readers with a charming tale about unexpected connections and the true meaning of treasure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Street, Julian, 1879-1947 |
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| Author | Finney, Frank |
| Illustrator | Bernebruch, Leon de, 1861- |
| Illustrator | Collins, Sewell, 1876-1934 |
| Illustrator | Fisher, Harrison, 1875-1934 |
| Illustrator | Grefé, Will, 1875-1957 |
| Illustrator | Wallys, Avery Guilford |
| Illustrator | Williams, C. D. (Charles D.), 1875-1954 |
| Title | The treasure on the beach |
| Alternate Title | The treasvre on the beach |
| Original Publication | Portsmouth: The Seaboard Air Line Railway, 1906. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Florida -- Fiction |
| Subject | Advertising -- Railroads |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75653 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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