Friend Island by Francis Stevens
Friend Island is a science fiction novel written by Francis Stevens and published in 1918. The story follows the adventures of a group of people who are stranded on an island inhabited by intelligent animals. The book explores themes of survival, cooperation, and the relationship between humans and nature.
By Francis Stevens · First published 1917 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 6,868 words
First lines
It was upon the waterfront that I first met her, in one of the shabby little tea shops frequented by able sailoresses of the poorer type. The uptown, glittering resorts of the Lady Aviators' Union were not for such as she.
Stern of feature, bronzed by wind and sun, her age could only be guessed, but I surmised at once that in her I beheld a survivor of the age of turbines and oil engines -- a true sea-woman of that elder time when woman's superiority to man had not been so long recognized. When, to emphasize their victory, women in all ranks were sterner than today's need demands.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Francis Stevens
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance, Mystery
- Length: 6,868 words
- Structure: 1 section, 74 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The story involves futuristic and speculative elements, including advanced technology and exploration.
- Adventure — The plot centers around a journey and the protagonist's encounters on a mysterious island.
- Fantasy — The narrative includes fantastical elements and imaginative settings.
- Romance — There are romantic subplots and relationships that influence the characters' actions.
Tags
friendship · island · adventure · mystery · fantasy · survival · exploration · relationships · self-discovery · conflict · nature · secrets