Thompson's Progress (1903)

Thompson's Progress is a novel written by Charles John Cutcliffe Hyne and published in 1903. The story revolves around the character of Thompson, a British sailor who becomes stranded on an island in the Pacific Ocean. He is forced to survive on his own and, over time, he becomes adept at living off the land. As he spends more time on the island, Thompson begins to develop a deep connection with the natural world and begins to see the island as his home. However, his peaceful existence is disrupted when a group of pirates arrive on the island. Thompson must use all of his survival skills to protect himself from the pirates and find a way to escape the island.The novel explores themes of survival, self-discovery, and the relationship between humans and nature. It also offers a glimpse into the life of sailors in the early 20th century and the challenges they faced while at sea.Overall, Thompson's Progress is a thrilling adventure story that offers a unique perspective on the human experience. It is a must-read for fans of classic adventure novels and those interested in the history of seafaring.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.