Peter Wilkins: Or Harlequin Harlokin And The Flying Islanders (1883)

Peter Wilkins: Or Harlequin Harlokin and the Flying Islanders is a novel written by George Thorne and first published in 1883. The story revolves around the adventures of Peter Wilkins, a young man who is shipwrecked on an unknown island. He soon discovers that the island is inhabited by a race of people who have the ability to fly using wings attached to their bodies.Wilkins becomes fascinated by the flying Islanders and their way of life, and he decides to stay on the island to learn more about them. He falls in love with one of the Islanders, a young woman named Weni, and together they embark on a series of adventures that take them to other islands and even to the moon.Throughout the novel, Wilkins must navigate the complex social and political structures of the flying Islanders, as well as deal with the jealousy and suspicion of some of the other inhabitants of the island. He also faces danger and intrigue as he becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the ruling council of the flying Islanders.Peter Wilkins: Or Harlequin Harlokin and the Flying Islanders is a classic adventure story that combines elements of fantasy, romance, and political intrigue. It is a fascinating exploration of a unique and imaginative world, and a compelling tale of love, loyalty, and adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.