Secret Cargo

This hardcover edition shows significant wear, particularly to the cloth cover, which has noticeable scuffing and fading. The spine has been reinforced with a red binding, and typical library markings are present, including a stamp from La Salle Public Schools. The interior pages appear to be intact, though they show signs of aging and handling.

"Secret Cargo" by Howard Pease, published by Doubleday & Co., Inc. in 1950, is an adventurous tale featuring Larry Mathews and his dog Sambo as they journey on the tramp steamer "Creole Trader" from New Orleans to the South Seas. This edition, illustrated by Paul Q. Forster, highlights the adventurous spirit typical of Pease's works. The book was printed at the Country Life Press in Garden City, N.Y. The copyright page indicates an original copyright year of 1931, suggesting this is a reprint. This copy is an ex-library book, evidenced by stamps and markings. While the dust jacket is not present, the hardcover binding remains intact. The book is a part of the Young Moderns series, appealing to young adult readers interested in nautical adventures.