Publisher's Synopsis
""A Desolate Shore: A Story For Boys"" is a novel written by Mary E. Shipley and published in 1884. The story is set in a small coastal village in England and follows the adventures of two young boys, Harry and Tom, who are sent to live with their uncle after their father's death. The boys quickly become enamored with the beautiful but dangerous shoreline that surrounds their new home, and they spend their days exploring the rocky cliffs and hidden coves. However, their carefree days are interrupted when they discover a group of smugglers operating in the area. The boys are determined to uncover their illegal activities and bring them to justice, but they soon find themselves in grave danger. With the help of their uncle and a group of local fishermen, Harry and Tom must use their wits and courage to outsmart the smugglers and save their village from disaster. ""A Desolate Shore"" is a thrilling adventure story that will captivate readers of all ages.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.