The Island: or, An Adventure of a Person of Quality

TitleThe Island: or, An Adventure of a Person of Quality
Year for Search1888
AuthorsWhiteing, Richard(1840-1928)
Date Published1888
PublisherLongmans, Green
Place PublishedLondon
KeywordsEnglish author, Male author
Annotation

A South Seas Island eutopia that depicts a romanticized Pitcairn Island with a series of laws designed to establish and protect a simple life. Mostly romance and adventure.

Additional Publishers

The 2nd ed. London: Grant Richards, 1889 has two added chapters and minor revisions throughout.

Holding Institutions

L, LLL, NLS

Author Note

(1840-1928)

Full Text

1888 Whiteing, Richard (1840-1928). The Island: or, An Adventure of a Person of Quality. London: Longmans, Green. The 2nd ed. London: Grant Richards, 1889 has two added chapters and minor revisions throughout. L, LLL, NLS

A South Seas Island eutopia that depicts a romanticized Pitcairn Island with a series of laws designed to establish and protect a simple life. Mostly romance and adventure.