The Boy Fortune Hunters in Egypt

A resourceful young sailor rescues an escaped cabin boy and becomes entangled in a foreign treasure quest guided by a curious scholar and a band of companions. Their voyage and inland trek pass through busy ports, mountain passes, and desert wastes as they follow clues to an ancient hoard. Along the way they encounter natural hazards, imprisonment, betrayals among allies, and help from unexpected local friends, with episodes of daring rescues, a maddened camel, and narrow escapes. The narrative concludes with a confrontation between rival claimants and regional authorities over the coveted treasure.