This 1889 novel by Archibald Clavering Gunter is a thrilling tale of adventure and romance set in the Florida Keys. The eponymous hero, Don Balasco, is a suave and daring smuggler who becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger. This book is a classic of its genre and a must-read for anyone who loves swashbuckling tales of the high seas.

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