Boon Island

Author: Kenneth Roberts
Binding: Hardback
Published: COLLINS, 1956

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket – some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded and dull blue cloth.

Boon Island chronicles the harrowing true story of shipwrecked sailors stranded on a desolate, frozen rock off the coast of Maine in the unforgiving winter of 1710. This gripping narrative presents the desperate struggle for survival against starvation, extreme cold, and the brutal indifference of nature. Roberts masterfully illustrates the resilience of the human spirit and the stark realities faced by those at the mercy of the sea. The novel captures the grim determination and moral dilemmas confronting men pushed to their absolute limits, offering a stark portrayal of maritime disaster and endurance.