The Treasure Digger
The Treasure Digger is a thrilling adventure novel about a young man named Jack who discovers a mysterious map that leads him to a hidden treasure. With the help of his friends, Jack embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of the map and find the treasure. Along the way, they face danger and adventure, and must use their wits and courage to survive. Along the way, they discover the truth about the map and the treasure, and uncover a secret that could change the world.
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Adventure, Mystery, Fantasy · 272 words
First lines
O, would that with last and shoe I had stay'd, Without wild desires; And, ah! no trust in Satan had laid, That prince of liars!
Each Saturday night, when slept the rest, Away I stroll'd To the forest, so murky and drear, in quest Of buried gold.
And then I beheld the hopping fire glow The briar behind; And down to the earth my wishing-rod low Itself declin'd.
I dug then, and gripped the chest's ring amain, And held it stout; But the copper deceitful burst in twain, And the fiends laughed out.
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The Treasure Digger is listed on Textopian as a short story by Thomas James Wise, dated 1913 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Thomas James Wise
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Fantasy, Historical Fiction
- Length: 272 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The title of the book implies a journey of discovery and exploration, which is a common theme in adventure stories.
- Mystery — The title of the book implies a search for something hidden or unknown, which is a common theme in mystery stories.
- Fantasy — The title of the book implies a search for something magical or supernatural, which is a common theme in fantasy stories.
- Historical Fiction — The author's name implies a story set in a particular time period, which is a common theme in historical fiction stories.
Tags
Ballads · English poetry · ah · away · beheld · behind · briar · buried · desires · drear · earth · fire