02258cam a22003373u 4500 37400 UtSlPG 20260610133843.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PQ Tyssot de Patot, Simon, 1655-1738 Voyages et avantures de Jaques Massé. English The Travels and Adventures of James Massey Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-09-11 Produced by Andrea Ball & Marc D'Hooghe (From images generously made available by the Internet Archive) "The Travels and Adventures of James Massey" by Simon Tyssot de Patot is a fictional narrative written in the early 18th century. The book follows the character James Massey, who embarks on a series of adventures beginning with his early life, studies, shipwrecks, and ultimately his explorations in unknown territories, highlighting themes of exploration, survival, and the pursuit of knowledge. The opening of the narrative introduces us to James Massey, detailing his upbringing, academic pursuits, and the tragic loss of his father, which prompts his career choice as a surgeon. Driven by a love for travel and adventure, he embarks on his first voyage but suffers a shipwreck on the coast of Spain. Following this calamity, he arrives in Lisbon, where he continues his journey, encountering various challenges and marvels that set the stage for the adventurous tales that await him. The initial chapters establish a blend of personal reflection, philosophical musings, and the adventurer’s spirit, engaging readers in Massey's quest for excitement and learning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Voyages, Imaginary -- Early works to 1800 Utopias -- Early works to 1800 Whatley, Stephen, active 1712-1741 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37400 78240 78240