The Great Quest

The Great Quest by Charles Hawes is a children’s adventure novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on November 7, 2017. This edition spans 290 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in the fictional town of Topham, Massachusetts, in 1826, where the unexpected return of Cornelius “Neal” Gleazen sets off a series of events that lead to a perilous sea journey in search of hidden treasure.
Readers will find a tale that intricately weaves themes of friendship and adventure as the protagonist, Josiah “Joe” Woods, along with his childhood friend Seth Woods and others, embarks on this dangerous expedition. The story explores the dynamics between the characters, including the motivations behind their quest and the challenges they face along the way. With elements of action and adventure, this novel presents a rich narrative that captures the spirit of exploration and the complexities of human relationships.
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The Great Quest by Charles Boardman Hawes is a children’s adventure novel which was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1922. The story opens in fictional Topham, Massachusetts, in 1826. After the man Cornelius “Neal” Gleazen unexpectedly returns to town, he involves childhood friend Seth Woods and Seth’s nephew, twenty-year-old protagonist Josiah “Joe” Woods, in a dangerous sea journey to retrieve a hidden treasure. Accompanying them are Seth’s two store-clerks, Arnold Lamont and Sim Muzzy, and farmer Abraham Guptil, on whose mortgage Neal forced Seth to foreclose in order to raise money to outfit the expedition…
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