The Diving Bell: Or Pearls To Be Sought For (1851)

By Uncle Frank

Book Overview

The Diving Bell: Or Pearls To Be Sought For is a novel written by Uncle Frank and published in 1851. The story follows the adventures of a young sailor named Jack who is hired to work on a diving bell, a device used to explore the depths of the ocean. Jack quickly becomes fascinated with the underwater world and the treasures that can be found there, but he also discovers that there are dangers lurking in the deep.As Jack continues his work on the diving bell, he encounters a variety of creatures, from giant squids to mermaids. He also meets a group of pearl divers who are searching for valuable pearls. Jack becomes friends with the pearl divers and joins them on their quest, but they soon find themselves in perilous situations as they face treacherous currents, fierce storms, and deadly predators.Throughout the novel, Uncle Frank weaves a tale of adventure, danger, and discovery. He also explores themes of greed, loyalty, and the human desire for exploration and discovery. The Diving Bell: Or Pearls To Be Sought For is a classic adventure story that continues to captivate readers more than a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167193075
• ISBN13: 9781167193071
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"