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_aBallantyne, R. M. _q(Robert Michael), _d1825-1894 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Hot Swamp |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-06-07 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England | ||
| 520 | _a"The Hot Swamp" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set nearly two thousand seven hundred years ago in ancient Greece, following the adventures of a Phoenician sea captain named Arkal, who embarks on an expedition filled with romance and peril. The narrative also introduces Prince Bladud, who joins Captain Arkal on his voyage, along with other young men eager to prove their mettle. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for a tale of adventure, exploration, and encounters with both nature and fate. At the start of the novel, we meet Captain Arkal as he prepares to set sail from Hellas on his ship, the "Penelope". The captain bids farewell to his wife Penelope and their infant son before heading to the harbor. Anticipating the arrival of Prince Bladud and his fellow young adventurers, Arkal exhibits a blend of humor and frustration at the delay. When the young men finally arrive, including Prince Bladud and his friend Dromas, they set sail, unaware of the dangers that await them at sea, such as pirates and fierce storms. The opening portion sets a vibrant tone filled with excitement and foreshadowing, hinting at the challenges and discoveries that lie ahead for the crew on their journey through the ancient world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
| 653 | _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aPirates -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aCaves -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aPrinces -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aShipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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