The Fearsome Island: Being A Modern Rendering Of The Narrative Of One Silas Fordred, Master Mariner Of Hythe

by Albert Kinross

The Fearsome Island is a novel written by Albert Kinross that was first published in 1896. The book follows the story of Silas Fordred, a master mariner from Hythe, who embarks on a perilous journey to a mysterious island in the South Pacific. The island is known for its treacherous waters, dangerous wildlife, and hostile inhabitants, making it one of the most feared places on Earth.Silas Fordred and his crew set out to explore the island, but they soon find themselves stranded on its shores. As they struggle to survive in this hostile environment, they come across strange and terrifying creatures, including giant spiders, man-eating plants, and a tribe of cannibals.As the days pass, Silas and his crew begin to unravel the mysteries of the island and its inhabitants. They discover that the island is home to a powerful and ancient civilization, and that they are not the first outsiders to have landed on its shores. As they delve deeper into the island's secrets, they realize that they may never be able to leave this place alive.The Fearsome Island is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of science fiction, horror, and fantasy. It is a classic tale of survival and exploration, and a must-read for fans of adventure fiction.Whose Shipwreck And Subsequent Adventures Are Herein Set Forth. Also An Appendix Accounting In A Rational Manner For The Seeming Marvels That Silas Fordred Encountered During His Sojourn On The Fearsome Island Of Don Diego Rodriguez.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.

Genres: Adventure, Fiction, Fantasy, Audiobook, Science Fiction, Horror

156 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1896

Reviews

[Hákon Gunnarsson]

I came across this on archive.org, and decided to give it a shot even though I'd never heard of the author before. It was a quick read, if you can use that word about listening to an audiobook, but I don't think it's going to stick for long in my memory.

It's an adventure yarn, or pulp, filled with trap doors, and other kinds of dangers at every turn. This poor shipwreck sailor gets pretty much everything thrown at him. I kept waiting for the kitchen sink, but that is one of few things that isn't fitted with a trap in this story. It's lively, but not terribly exciting.

There are two thing I like about this novella. First, the cat which is called Satan. Seriously Albert Kinross, why did you have to kill him? That was completely uncalled for. The other good thing about the version I listened to is the reader, Ruth Golding. She is a great reader, and always a joy to listen to.

[D]

Satan deserved better.

[Audiobook Heaven]

Great book, I listened to the audiobook version on YouTube. I will leave the link below so that everyone can enjoy it! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOhxA...

[Mark Rabideau]

This tale is interesting in that it is apparently based upon an actual history, with a pound of style & flare added. I enjoyed the read.

[Glenn]

Robinson Crusoe, but with 90% less emphasis on survival, plus witchcraft.

[Mike]

I listened to the LibriVox recording of this (a public domain file available for free here: https://librivox.org/the-fearsome-isl...).

I stumbled across this on archive.org, and while it was not exactly riveting, it was entertaining. The story is about a shipwrecked sailor who finds himself on an island with a trap-filled castle. He has a few companions -- another sailor, a cat, a bearded hag, and a mute native -- most of whom are killed by the various traps.

The Victorian prose is a little rough, and the narrator is somewhat repetitive, but the idea for the story is pretty original.

[Timothy Ferguson]

Excellently read for Librivox, and well written if you are willing to put up with a few eccentricities.

The author is a bit wordy, and a bit melodramatic, so the lead character stands declaiming his to his cat on a regular basis. This sort of stiffness aside, the story is still enjoyable, and the reading is really first class.

[Alia Makki]

One star for brevity. Two stars for Ruth Golding's impeccable reading (Librivox audiobook version).

[James]

Interesting adventures a little hard to believe.