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The Young Marooners On The Florida Coast Robert Harold F. R. Goulding 1866 HC Ac. Shipped with USPS Media Mail.
THE
YOUNG MAROONERS,
ON THE
Florida Coast;
OR,
ROBERT AND HAROLD.
BY F. R. GOULDÎNG.
NEW AND ENLARGED EDITION.
PHILADELPHIA:
JAMES S. CLAXTON,
SUCCESSOR TO WM. S. 4 ALFRED MARTIEN,
NO.1214 CHESTNUT STREET,
Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1866, by
JAMES S. CLAXTON,
In the Office of the Clerk of the District Court for the Eastern
District of Pennsylvania.
STEREOTYPED AND PRINTED BY ALFRED MARTIEN.
HISTORY
OF
THIS book.
IN a vine covered piazza of the sunny south, a com-
pany of boys and girls used to gather round me, of a
summer evening, to hear the varied story of my early
years. As these boys and girls grew larger,I found it
necessary to change my plan of instruction. There were
many facts in nature which I wished to communicate,
and many expedients in practical life, which I supposed .
might be useful.
To give this information, in such
shape as to insure its being remembered, required a
story. The result has been a book; and that book is
" The Young Marooners"-or as my young folks call
it, "Robert and Harold."
Their interest in the story has steadily increased
from the beginning to the end; and sure am I, that if
It excites one half as much abroad, as it has excited
at home, no author need ask for more.
(vii)
viii
HISTORY OF THIS BOOK.
The story, however, is not all a story; the fiction con
sists mostly in the putting together. With very few
exceptions, the incidents are real occurrences; and who-
ever will visit the regions described, will see that the
pictures correspond to nature. Possibly also, the visitor
may meet even now, with a fearless Harold, an intelli-
gent Robert, a womanly Mary, and a merry Frank.
Should my young readers ever go marooning, I trust
their party may meet with fewer misfortunes, and as
happy a termination
F. R G.
.
CHAPTER I.
. 13
The company and their embarcation.
CHAPTER II
Mother Carey's chickens-Fishing for trout-Saw Fish-Frank and
the Shark-Looming-Tom Starboard-Nautilus. .
19
CHAPTER III
Tampa Bay-Bellevue-Unlading-A dangerous eut-How to stop a
bleeding artery-Tom Starboard again.
28
CHAPTER IV.
Confusion-Housekeeping in a hurry-First night on shore-Com-
pany to dinner"Blue eyed Mary"-Robert at Prayer-meeting-
Danger of descending an old well-Recovering a knife dropped in a
well...
34
CHAPTER V.
Riley-A thunder-storm-Ascertaining the distance of objects by
sound-Security against lightning-Means of recovering life from
apparent death by lightning.
49
CHAPTER VI.
The only way to stady-Taking cold-Riley's family-The hare lip-
Fishing for Sheep Head-Frank choked with a fish bone-His re-
lief-His story of the Sheep's head and dumplings-" Till the war-
fare is over"-.
CHAPTER VII.
Bug in the ear-Visit to Fort Brooke-Evading blood-hounds-Con-
test with dogs and means of defence-Amusing escape from a wild
Bull, and conversation on the subject.
CHAPTER VIII.
Marooning and the Marooning party-Preparations.......
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER IX.
Emharentlon-Abdnetlon extraordinary-Efforts to eneape-Alternate
hopes and fears-Despair-Vessel in the distance-Renewed hon
and efforts-Waterspout-Flash of lightning and ita effects-Makine
for shore-Grateful acknowledgements.
CHAPTER X.
Wak Ing up-Good resolutions-Alarm-Marooning breakfast-Benrch
for water Unexpected game-Oyster bank-Fate of a raccoon
The plume and fan..
115
CHAPTER XI.
Discuslon of plans-Doubts-Differences of opinion-What was
agroed upon-Balcing a turkey without an oven-Flying signal. 127
CHAPTER XIL.
Results of the cookery-Voyage-Appearance of the country-Orango
trees, the bitter-sweet-Rattlesnake-Usual signs for distihguishing
a fanged and poisonous serpent-Various methods of treating a
snake bite-Return..
v 135
CHAPTER XIII.
Disappolntment-The live-cak-Unlading-Fishing excursion-Ha-
rold's still hunt-Disagreeable means to an agreeable end. . 147
CHAPTER XIv.
Frank's excnses-Curing venison-Marooning cookery-Robert's
vegetable garden-Plans for return-Preparation for the Sab-
bath..
.... 155
CHAPTER XV.
Their first Sabbath on the island, and the night and morning that
sucoceded ..
164
CHAPTER XVI.
A sad breakfast-Sngacity of dogs-Search for the boat-Exeiting
adventure-A pretty pet.
172
CHAPTER XVIL
Mary and Frank-Examination of the tent-Smoke signal-Devices
--Brute messenger-Raft-Blazing the trees-Voyage-Disasirous
Expedition-News from home-Return to the tent...... 181
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER XVIIL
Night Landing-Carrying a wounded person-Setting one's own
limbs when broken-8plintering a limb-Rest to the weary 194
CHAPTER XIX.
The surprise and disappointment-Naming the fawn-Sam's atory-
Depression after excitement-Great misfortune. 208
CHAPTER XX.
Speeulations and resolves-Fishing-Inventory of goods and ehattels
-Roasted fish-Palmetto cabbage-Tour-Sea-shells-Their uses
-The Peliean-Nature of the coantry-Sull hunting-Wild tarkeys
ngain-Work on the tent.
214
CHAPTER XXI.
Rainy day-Tne kitchen and fire-Hunting the oposaum. 220
CHAPTER XXII.
Frank and his "pigs "-The cage-Walk on the beach-Immense
crawfish-The museum-Naming the Island.un 232
CHAPTER XXIIL.
Their second Sabbath on the island, and the way they spent it. 238
CHAPTER XXIV.
Mote in the eye, and how it was removed-Conch trumpet and signale
-Tramp-Alarm.
. 250
CHAPTER XXV.
A hunter's misfortune-Relief to a sprain-How to Aroid being lost in
the woods, and to recover one's course after being lost-A still
hunt..
257
CHAPTER XXVI.
Crutches in demand-Curing Venison-Pemmiean-Scalding off
a porker's hair with leaves and water-Turkey trough-Solitary
watching-Force of imagination-Fearful Recontre-Different
modes of repelling wild beasts.
270
CHAPTER XXVII.
Turkey pen-Exploring tour-Appearance of the country-" Madame
Bruin"-Night in the woods-Prairie-Indian hut-Fruit trees-
angular spring...
288
CHAPTER XXVIIL
Plans-Visit to the Prairie-Discoveries-Shoemaking-Waterfowl. 303
xii
CONTENTS.
CHAPTER XXIX.
Remoral to the pralrie-Night robbery-Fold-Dangerous tran
Myaterious signals-Bitter disappointmenta...
. 311
CHAPTER XXX
Best eure for unavalling sorrow-Mary's adventure with a bear-
Novel defence-Protecting the tent...
CHAPTER XXXI.
Hard work-Labor saving device-Discovery as to the time of the
year-Bobemes for amusement-Tides on the Florida coast. 334
CHAPTER XXXII.
Christmas morntng-Voyage-Valuable discorery-Hostile fnvasion
Robbery-Masterly retreat-Battle at last-A quarrel requires two
quarrelera-The Ghost's visit..
*****. 3
CHAPTEB XXХIІ.
The cubs-Voyage to the wreck-Stores-Horrid sights-Trying pre-
dicament-Prizes-Return-Frank needs another lecture. 358
CHAPTER XXXIV.
Second voyage to the wreek-Fumigating again-More minute ex-
amination-Return-Accident-Dangers of helping a drowning
person-Recovering one apparently drowned..
CHAPTER XXXV.
Honsehold arrangements-Third visit to the Wreck-Rainy weather
Agreement about work-Mary in great danger-Extinguishing fire
in one's dress-Relief to a burn-Conversation.
385
CHAPTER XXXVI.
Succensful work-Excursion-The fish eagle-Different methods of
procuring fire-Woodsman's shelter against rain and hail-Novel
refuge from falling trees.
CHAPTER XXXVIL
Launening the boats-More work, and yet more-Eclipse of February
12, 1831-Healing by" first intention "-Frank's birth-day-Preparing
for a voyage-Rain, Rain..
**... 405
CHAPTER XXXVIII.
Yoyage around the island-The lost boat-Strange signals again-
Hurricane-Night march-Helpless Vessel-Melancholy fate-The
Rescue-Marooner's hospitality-Conclusion
419
