The Adventures of Captain Horn

by Frank R. Stockton

First published 1895

When a violent storm leaves Captain Alvin Horn's ship disabled off the coast of Peru, he and his crew must fight for survival. But the wreckage holds a shocking discovery: a hidden cache of Incan gold. Determined to claim the treasure, Horn devises a daring plan that pits him against ruthless rivals and the unforgiving ocean. In a race against time and the elements, Horn's quest for wealth becomes a battle for his own moral redemption.

Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, 19th-century

Vibes: atmospheric, fast-paced, suspenseful

Tropes: daring-plan, race-against-time

Period: 19th-century, 20th-century

228 pages · Paperback

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