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100 1 _aFenn, George Manville,
_d1831-1909
245 1 0 _aOff to the Wilds: Being the Adventures of Two Brothers
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-08
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Off to the Wilds: Being the Adventures of Two Brothers" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the story of two teenage brothers, Dick and Jack Rogers, as they embark on an adventurous trek through the wilds of South Africa with their father and a group of companions, including two Zulu boys and an Irish cook. The narrative is set against a backdrop of natural history exploration, where the siblings are eager to encounter wildlife and collect various specimens, all while grappling with personal loss and the challenges of their journey. At the start of the adventure, readers are introduced to the Rogers family, highlighting their recent struggles following the death of Mrs. Rogers. The brothers fervently discuss plans for a trek north into the wilderness, hoping to document flora and fauna. Their preparations are filled with youthful enthusiasm and excitement, including encounters with their Zulu companions who add a dynamic cultural aspect to the story. As the expedition progresses, various challenges like unexpected encounters with wildlife, the harshness of the landscape, and interpersonal conflicts arise, setting the stage for an engaging tale of resilience and adventure in an untouched land. The opening sets a tone of both adventure and personal growth, inviting readers into a world filled with exploration and the thrill of the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHunting stories
653 _aBrothers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSouth Africa -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aHildibrand, Henri Théophile,
_d1824-1897
700 1 _aRiou, Edouard,
_d1833-1900
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21359
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