This thrilling novel is set in the Bahamas in the late 19th century and follows the adventures of Bill, the mate of the Sea-Horse, a ship tasked with salvaging valuables from wrecked ships. Along the way, Bill encounters treacherous waters, ruthless competitors, and a beautiful woman who threatens to upend his life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.