Publisher's Synopsis
The Dozen From Lakerim is a novel written by Rupert Hughes. The book follows the story of a group of twelve men who are brought together by fate to form a team of adventurers. The men come from different walks of life, but they all share a common desire to explore the unknown and test their limits.The story begins with the men meeting in the small town of Lakerim, where they are approached by a wealthy businessman who offers them a job. The job involves traveling to a remote island in the Pacific Ocean to search for a lost treasure. Despite the danger and uncertainty of the mission, the men agree to take on the challenge.As they journey to the island, the men face a series of obstacles and challenges, including treacherous weather conditions, dangerous wildlife, and rival treasure hunters. Along the way, they must also confront their own fears and weaknesses, and learn to work together as a team.The Dozen From Lakerim is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of courage, camaraderie, and the human spirit. It is a classic tale of men on a mission, and will appeal to readers who enjoy tales of exploration, adventure, and the triumph of the human spirit.Sleepy was the only one that did not want to go, and he insisted that he had learned all that was necessary for his purpose in life; that he simply could not endure the thought of laboring over books any longer. But just as the Dozen had resigned themselves to losing the companionship of Sleepy (he was a good man to crack jokes about, if for no other reason), Sleepy's parents announced to him that his decision was not final, and that, whether or not he wanted to go, go he should. And then there were eight.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.