In 1872, eight-year-old Charlie Pierce arrived with his Mama and Papa in the frontier jungles of South Florida.  The Atlantic coast of Florida was a wild place, populated by Seminole Indians, alligators, shipwrecks and a few hardy pioneer families.  Charlie's adventures began right away.  In this account, based on actual diaries, he explores old battlefields, learns to hunt and boat like a Seminole, faces down hurricanes, and makes an incredible discovery in the sand.