02248cam a22003373u 4500 70993 UtSlPG 20260610134636.0 m cr n 260607r20231904utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG it iso639-1 PQ Salgari, Emilio, 1862-1911 L'Uomo di Fuoco Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-06-16 Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive) "L'Uomo di Fuoco" by Emilio Salgari is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds on the coasts of Brazil, centering on the character Diego Alvaro Viana de Correa, a young sailor caught in a perilous situation at sea. As a storm wrecks his ship, Alvaro confronts both the forces of nature and the dangers posed by the indigenous peoples of Brazil, known for their cannibalistic practices. At the start of the novel, turbulent seas challenge the crew of a Portuguese caravella headed for the Indies. The old pilot and a young, nobleman, Alvaro de Correa, face imminent doom as they are swept toward a treacherous coastline, home to fierce tribes. Just as the ship teeters on the brink of disaster, the narrative shifts to highlight Alvaro's efforts to survive amidst chaos, navigating the perils of the storm while preparing for a potential encounter with the savage tribes that inhabit the land they are destined to crash upon. This opening sets the tone for an adventure filled with danger, courage, and the quest for survival against overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Italy: Donath, 1904 Adventure stories Brazil -- Fiction Indians of South America -- Brazil -- Fiction Della Valle, Ángel, 1852-1903 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70993 111719 111719