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100 1 _aMarryat, Frederick,
_d1792-1848
245 1 4 _aThe Mission; or Scenes in Africa
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-05-21
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Mission; or Scenes in Africa" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around Sir Charles Wilmot, an elderly gentleman grappling with the loss of his family, including his wife and daughters who perished in an expedition to India. Driven by hope and despair, he becomes intrigued by reports of survivors from the shipwreck of the "Grosvenor", setting the stage for the unfolding narrative of loss, family ties, and the unknown. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Sir Charles, who is mourning the death of his loved ones in India due to cholera. His only surviving family member, his grand-nephew Alexander, has become the focus of his affections. As Sir Charles anguishes over the fate of his daughter and her companions, reports suggest they might have survived in the wilds of Africa, prompting a desire for resolution. Alexander, driven by both affection for his uncle and adventurous spirit, resolves to travel to Africa to discover the truth, preparing for an expedition filled with potential dangers and discoveries. The opening establishes both the personal stakes for Sir Charles and the grand adventure that Alexander will embark upon, hinting at themes of family, exploration, and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrica -- Fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21555
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