Maurice B. Gardner

Once again thrill to new adventures with Bantan in the tropics. See him kill a wild boar, battle with sharks, a giant clam, and Nature's ever present threat to his existence-a fierce tropical storm. Action takes place on the Aoono Islands where strangers are sentenced ot death. Nao, a lovely maiden of Amo Island, owes her life to Bantan, and her gratitude soon changes to love. Later, imprisoned on Ono Island, Princess Lori becomes attracted to the handsome islander. And Amar, son of the Amo chief, is a villainous as can be.

Upon Mandoes Island, an American scientist know only as The Great One, had long since discovered the secret of longevity. In addtion, he has created an electronic machine known as a retrovider, which is capable of photographing a subject's long-dormant brain cells as impressed by what long-dead eyes had witnessed in actuality. Bantan's search for vengeance leads him to Mandoes Island. Despite his precautions, he is taken prisoner. Experiments follow, and the scientist realizes his greatest achievement, for he is able to photograph scenes of Babntan's earliest ancestors, who lived in the Old Stone Age-500,000 years ago. And there is Luane, a nurse, a beautiful girl who assists the scientist. She realizes love for the handsome, bronzed giant, as he does with her. How their love progresses makes exciting reading which unfortunately cannot be disclosed here.

""Bantan Defiant: Adventures Of An Island Chieftain"" is a book written by Maurice B. Gardner that tells the story of a fictional chieftain named Bantan who lives on a remote island. Bantan is a strong and fearless leader who is determined to protect his people and their way of life from outside threats. The book follows Bantan as he faces various challenges, including attacks from pirates and rival tribes, as well as natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes. Despite these obstacles, Bantan remains defiant and determined to defend his people and his land. The book is an exciting adventure story that explores themes of courage, leadership, and the importance of community. 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.