The Merry Men and Other Tales and Fables (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781977569776)

In "The Merry Men" Charles pays a visit to his Uncle Gordon and cousin Mary Ellen. They live on the island of Eilean Aros, which has dangerous waters and has been the site of many shipwrecks. Indeed, the island is surrounded by treacherous reefs, known locally as "the Merry Men". They are so named because "the noise of them seemed almost mirthful yet instinct with a portentous joviality. Nay, and it seemed even human" (p. 107). The Espirito Santo, a Spanish vessel laden with treasure, is said to have sunk here on Sandag Bay many years ago. When he learns that a historian is searching for the treasure, Charles vows to find it first. He hopes that the wealth he gains will enable him to marry Mary Ellen and help his uncle.

Author: Mybook, Robert Louis Stevenson
ISBN-10: 1977569773
ISBN-13: 9781977569776
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 09/23/2017
Pages: 294
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d