Secret Cargo: The Story of Larry Mathews and His Dog Sambo, Forecastle Mates on the Tramp Steamer Creole Trader New Orleans to the South Seas [Hardcover] pease, howard

Description

No dustjacket. Hardcover has some normal wear and a few light markings. Pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This compelling 1942 adventure novel by Howard Pease transports readers to the golden age of maritime exploration. Secret Cargo follows the intrepid Larry Mathews and his canine companion Sambo as they sail from New Orleans to the South Seas aboard the tramp steamer Creole Trader. Pease’s vivid storytelling evokes the romance of seafaring life, capturing the sights, sounds, and challenges of a bygone era when cargo ships plied global trade routes. Originally published during World War II, this nautical tale offered readers an escape into exotic locales at a time of great upheaval. Now a scarce find, this well-preserved copy invites collectors and maritime enthusiasts to experience Pease’s imaginative chronicle of high-seas adventure. Though lacking the original dust jacket, the sturdy binding and clean pages ensure an immersive journey alongside the stalwart Mathews as he confronts secret smugglers, treacherous storms, and the mysteries of the South Pacific isles.