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100 1 _aReid, Mayne,
_d1818-1883
240 1 0 _aRan away to sea. Finnish
245 1 0 _aMerille karannut: Seikkailuromaani Afrikan rannikolta
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-10-06
508 _aTimo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"Merille karannut: Seikkailuromaani Afrikan rannikolta" by Mayne Reid is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book tells the story of a young boy who escapes to the sea at the age of sixteen, driven by a desire for adventure and exploration, despite having a loving family at home. The narrative likely explores themes of freedom, the harsh realities of life at sea, and the transformation of the protagonist as he navigates both physical challenges and moral dilemmas. At the start of the novel, the young protagonist reflects on his upbringing and the strong urge that compelled him to abandon the comforts of his family for the unpredictable life at sea. After successfully escaping, he quickly encounters the grueling reality of life aboard the ship "Pandora," where he faces severe mistreatment from the crew, particularly from the cruel captain and first mate. His initial longing for adventure is soon replaced with regret as he grapples with perilous circumstances and the brutal hierarchy of ship life, where every member of the crew regards him as an inferior. Despite the grim treatment, he finds an ally in Ben Brace, a fellow sailor who stands up for him and offers a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrica -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSailors -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aShips -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSlave trade -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aSalonen, A. J.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66481
999 _c107303
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