author - "John Oxenham"
"Pearl of Pearl Island" by John Oxenham is a captivating novel that takes readers on an exciting adventure to an island in the South Pacific. The story follows the journey of 14-year-old Philip, who embarks on a mission to retrieve a valuable pearl from an island inhabited by natives. Along the way, Philip faces numerous challenges and dangers, including treacherous weather conditions and hostile wildlife, all while struggling to navigate the complex cultural and political landscape
"_--Heedless and careless, still the world wags on, And leaves me broken ... Oh, my son! my son!_"Yet--think of this!-- Yea, rather think on this!-- He died as few men get the chance to die,-- Fighting to save a world's morality. He died the noblest death a man may die, Fighting for God, and Right, and Liberty;-- And such a death is Immortality. "_He died unnoticed in the muddy trench._" Nay,--God was with him, and he did not blench; Filled him with holy fires that nought
"Pearl of Pearl Island" by John Oxenham is a captivating novel that takes readers on an exciting adventure to an island in the South Pacific. The story follows the journey of 14-year-old Philip, who embarks on a mission to retrieve a valuable pearl from an island inhabited by natives. Along the way, Philip faces numerous challenges and dangers, including treacherous weather conditions and hostile wildlife, all while struggling to navigate the complex cultural and political landscape
"_--Heedless and careless, still the world wags on, And leaves me broken ... Oh, my son! my son!_"Yet--think of this!-- Yea, rather think on this!-- He died as few men get the chance to die,-- Fighting to save a world's morality. He died the noblest death a man may die, Fighting for God, and Right, and Liberty;-- And such a death is Immortality. "_He died unnoticed in the muddy trench._" Nay,--God was with him, and he did not blench; Filled him with holy fires that nought