On a desolate tropical island, a shipwrecked British seaman tries to master his hostile environment and remain civilized.
N. C. Wyeth Books






Robin Hood
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
Recounts the life and adventures of Robin Hood, who, with his band of followers, lived as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest dedicated to fight against tyranny.
Treasure Island
- 184 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The story grew out of a map that led to imaginary treasure, devised during a holiday in Scotland by Stevenson and his nephew. The tale is told by an adventurous boy, Jim Hawkins, who gets hold of treasure map and sets off with an adult crew in search of the buried treasure. Among the crew, however, is the treacherous Long John Silver who is determined to keep the treasure for himself.Stevenson's first full-length work of fiction brought him immediate fame and continues to captivate readers of all ages.
Rip Van Winkle
- 102 pages
- 4 hours of reading
The wonderful story of Rip Van Winkle, which is today considered a classic in American literature, was written in 1820 by Washington Irving. About one hundred years later, N.C. Wyeth, one of the United States' greatest illustrators, created for Irving's story the marvelous paintings and drawings that appear in this book. Now come along and meet Rip, his neighbors, and his children—and those mysterious men who play ninepins up in the mountains.
My Country: A Textbook in Civics and Patriotism for Young Americans
- 404 pages
- 15 hours of reading
A patriotic textbook for young Americans, designed to teach the principles of civics and citizenship. Turkington and Wyeth's book covers a wide range of topics, including the foundations of American government, the structure of the U.S. Constitution, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. This book is an essential resource for students and educators in the field of civics and social studies.
The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses: Historical Adventure Novel
- 158 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Whispering Smith
- 436 pages
- 16 hours of reading
Follow the thrilling adventures of the legendary railroad detective Whispering Smith as he takes on train robbers, rustlers, and other hardened criminals in the wilds of the American West. A fast-paced and action-packed Western classic!
The Drums of the 47th
- 228 pages
- 8 hours of reading
