The Secret of the Sands; Or, The "Water Lily" and her Crew

Harry Collingwood was the pseudonym of William Joseph Cosens Lancaster (1851–1922), a British naval engineer and writer. His literary career was inspired by his profession, as he utilized his extensive knowledge of seafaring and naval engineering to craft maritime novels that captivated Victorian and Edwardian audiences. Collingwood's adventure tales were particularly popular among younger readers...