Black Treasure

Robert LeckieProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 217K words
Chapters: 22

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today. Black Treasure by Robert Leckie. Author: Leckie, Robert, 1920-2001. Language: English. Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres. Release Date: Oct 19, 2015

Editor's review

Black Treasure is a work by Robert Leckie classified as juvenile literature, released by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain eBook. Leckie (1920–2001) is known for his military history writing, while this book belongs to his narrative works for young readers; its subject revolves around "black treasure" and carries an adventurous, treasure-hunting flavor, fitting the growth-and-quest themes common in juvenile literature. As a public-domain eBook, its value lies in offering readers a window into mid-twentieth-century English-language juvenile fiction: direct narration and clear线索—suitable as an entry-level reader in the original English. It is best read as a boys' adventure story of its era, focusing on plot progression and character choices rather than demanding adult-literary depth. For readers seeking to expand their English reading while preferring adventure themes, this book is a lightweight choice.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Young readers who prefer adventure and treasure-hunting themes
English learners seeking entry-level readers in the original English
Readers interested in mid-twentieth-century English juvenile fiction
Casual readers needing lightweight English reading material

Not a good fit for

Adult readers who prefer serious literature and deep psychological characterization
Readers uninterested in juvenile adventure and seeking realism
Beginners unaccustomed to reading in original English

Reading tips

Read chapter by chapter, following the main线索, without lingering too long on descriptive details.
Note the young protagonist's choices and growth; appreciate the narrative focus of juvenile fiction.
Keep a notebook of character relationships and key clues to help follow the adventure plot.
If used for English study, retell each chapter's gist in your own words after finishing it to reinforce comprehension.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

What age group is this book suitable for?

The book is classified as juvenile literature with an adventure and treasure-hunting theme; its direct narration and clear线索 suit young readers with some English reading ability. Adults who enjoy lightweight adventure stories may also read it, but should not expect complex psychological portrayal or discussion of social issues.

What kind of works does author Leckie mainly write?

Robert Leckie is known for military history writing and also produced narrative works for young readers. This book belongs to the latter, classified as juvenile literature with an adventurous, questing flavor. Readers should distinguish it from his historical writing and approach it as juvenile fiction.

How is the text quality of this eBook?

Released by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain eBook, the text was整理 and proofread by volunteers and is offered free in plain text and other formats. It is generally readable, though formatting and notes are minimal, with no modern-publisher introduction or annotations. Reading for the story is sufficient.

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About the author

Robert Leckie Author · American · 1920–2001

Robert Leckie (1920–2001) was an American military historian and a World War II Marine veteran who took part in the campaigns at Guadalcanal, Cape Gloucester, and Peleliu. His 1957 war memoir Helmet for My Pillow became a bestseller and later served as source material for the HBO series The Pacific. He wrote more than forty books in his lifetime, and the library holds six of his works, including Troubled Waters, Secret Mission to Alaska, Danger at Mormon Crossing, Stormy Voyage, Black Treasure, and Fire at Red Lake, whose subjects often involve maritime adventure and wartime operations. His writing is known for its firsthand perspective and narrative drive, combining military action with suspense; public information on the detailed background of these works is limited.