02171cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500650014424600600020926400510026930000470032033600260036733700260039333800360041950000310045550800370048652011680052353400450169165300610173685600430179799900170184016704UtSlPG20260610133406.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aForbes, George,d1849-193610aAdventures in Southern Seas: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century1 aAdventures in Southern Seas: A Tale of the 16th Century 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-09-16  aE-text prepared by James Tenison  a"Adventures in Southern Seas: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century" by George Forbes is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Peter Ecoores Van Bu, a young man from the Netherlands who embarks on an adventurous voyage to the southern seas in the early 17th century, seeking to explore new lands and uncover riches. The narrative promises a mix of adventure, peril, and encounters with both untamed nature and indigenous cultures.  The opening of the tale introduces the protagonist, Peter Ecoores Van Bu, as he recalls his early life and the initiation of his journey aboard the ship "Endraght" under Captain Dirk Hartog. After a long voyage, they arrive at a mysterious land, where Peter is soon captured by indigenous savages. The narrative intricately describes his initial interactions with these natives, portraying their customs and lifestyle, as well as Peter’s reflections on his dire predicament. As he confronts challenges as a captive, Peter’s thoughts often drift to home and the loved ones he may never see again, adding emotional depth to the unfolding adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOceania -- Discovery and exploration -- Dutch -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16704  c58092d58092