The Wasted Island (1920)

The Wasted Island is a novel written by Irish author Eimar O'Duffy and published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of a group of characters who find themselves stranded on a mysterious island in the Pacific Ocean. The island is inhabited by a tribe of cannibals who are hostile towards the newcomers, and the group must fight for their survival while also trying to unravel the secrets of the island.The novel is an adventure story that explores themes of colonialism, imperialism, and cultural clash. O'Duffy uses the characters and their interactions with the island's inhabitants to critique the attitudes of the Western world towards non-Western cultures. The novel also contains elements of satire and humor, with O'Duffy poking fun at the colonial mindset and the stereotypes that were prevalent at the time.Overall, The Wasted Island is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that provides insight into the cultural and political climate of the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in adventure stories, cultural criticism, or the history of colonialism.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.