000			02171cam a22003133u 4500
001			16704
003			UtSlPG
005			20260610133406.0
006			m
007			cr n
008			260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040			_aUtSlPG
041		7	_aen _2iso639-1
050		4	_aPR
100	1		_aForbes, George, _d1849-1936
245	1	0	_aAdventures in Southern Seas: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century
246	1		_aAdventures in Southern Seas: A Tale of the 16th Century
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-09-16
508			_aE-text prepared by James Tenison
520			_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.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aOceania -- Discovery and exploration -- Dutch -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16704
999			_c58092 _d58092