The Golden Argosy, Vol. I, No. 18

Museum Catalog Entry Issue: *The Golden Argosy*, April 7, 1883 Featured Serial: "A Voyage to the Gold Coast; Jack Bond's Quest" by Frank H. Converse, author of *Harry Hale's Log Book*, *Blown out to Sea*, and *Strange Fortunes of Max Penhurst*. This serialized adventure tale (Chapters VII–VIII present) follows Jack Bond and his circle in the coastal town of Barmouth. When Augustus Jones makes an unwelcome advance toward a woman named Marie, Jack forcibly ejects him from the garden. The narrative introduces rivalries among young men—including the dandyish Augustus, well-meaning but aimless Dick Earle, and Courtney Pinkney, a visiting Southerner of questionable character. Jack hints at a mysterious scheme to Dick, suggesting they meet at the ship *Sea Witch*, hinting at coming adventure. The story interweaves courtship, class tensions, and moral contrasts between characters.