TY - BOOK AU - Ballantyne,R.M. TI - Lost in the Forest: Wandering Will's Adventures in South America AV - PZ PY - 2007/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction KW - Rescues -- Juvenile fiction KW - Mutiny -- Juvenile fiction KW - Young men -- Juvenile fiction KW - South America -- Juvenile fiction KW - Hunting -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2007-10-31; Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Lost in the Forest: Wandering Will's Adventures in South America" by R.M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. It recounts the thrilling escapades of "Wandering Will" Osten and his companions after they find themselves embroiled in a mutiny aboard the ship "Rover", ultimately leading them to become lost in the dense forests of South America. The story blends adventure with survival themes as the characters navigate both natural and human dangers. At the start of the novel, the narrative introduces Will Osten, a young doctor on a Pacific cruise, who overhears Captain Dall voice his concerns about a potential mutiny orchestrated by the second mate, Griffin. When the mutiny occurs, Captain Dall and several others are cast adrift, while Will and a few others remain on board due to their medical skills. Soon after, they attempt to escape through the forest after Griffin disappears into quicksand. The opening chapters set the stage for their perilous journey, showcasing their initial experiences as they navigate the treacherous landscape while grappling with the dynamics of loyalty and survival among the crew. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23274 ER -