Pierre Mael is the collective pseudonym of Charles Coss (1862–1905) and Charles Vincent (1851–1920), French writers who together created more than seventy works full of maritime romance, adventure, and the spirit of distant travels. Their books were popular, attracting readers with exciting plots, bold heroes, and the atmosphere of fearless sailors and seekers of the unknown.

This edition presents two fascinating novels, different in theme, but equally exciting.

"The Cabin Boy on the Corsair's Ship" takes the reader to the era of sea battles and pirate valor. The events center on one of the episodes of the legendary French privateer Robert Surcouf, known as the Terror of the Seas. He fights off an attack by English warships pursuing a ship with Breton emigrants, but the British are not going to let the defeat go unanswered...

"In Wonderland" tells the story of a daring expedition of three friends who set out to conquer the highest peak of the Himalayas. However, their seemingly harmless attempt encounters mysterious resistance: a powerful sect of fire worshipers considers these lands sacred and pronounces a death sentence on the uninvited guests.

Distant horizons, stormy seas, majestic mountains and deadly trials - in these novels, honor, courage and a thirst for adventure lead the heroes through dangers to new heights and unknown worlds.