The Blue Lagoon

Description

The Blue Lagoon is a novel by Irish author Henry De Vere Stacpoole, first published in 1908. It tells the story of two children, Dick and Emmeline, who find themselves stranded on a tropical island in the Pacific Ocean after a shipwreck. After the death of the galley cook who had been caring for them, they are left to fend for themselves, and must learn to survive in their new environment, relying on their wits and resourcefulness. As they grow older, Dick and Emmeline mature physically and emotionally, experiencing the wonders and challenges of life on the island. They form a deep bond and develop a unique understanding of each other, navigating the complexities of love, friendship, and human nature in their isolated paradise.

This book has 62,335 words, 137 pages in the PDF version, and was originally published in 1908.

Production notes: This ebook of The Blue Lagoon was published by Global Grey on the 15th May 2024. The artwork used for the cover is 'The Forgetting of Passions' by Jean Delville.