Broken Shackles (1920)

Broken Shackles is a novel written by John Gordon and published in 1920. The book tells the story of a young man named Tom who is falsely accused of a crime he did not commit and is sentenced to ten years in prison. While in prison, Tom meets a group of inmates who have also been wrongfully accused and they form a bond. Together, they plan an escape and flee to a remote island where they hope to start a new life.On the island, Tom and his companions face many challenges as they struggle to survive and evade the authorities who are searching for them. They must learn to live off the land and work together to build shelter and find food. Along the way, they encounter a group of natives who are initially hostile but eventually become their allies.As time passes, Tom and his friends begin to realize that they cannot remain on the island forever and must find a way to clear their names and return to society. They hatch a plan to gather evidence that will prove their innocence and send a message to the outside world.Broken Shackles is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of justice, survival, and friendship. It is a timeless tale of resilience and the human spirit that will captivate readers of all ages.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.