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100 1 _aBallantyne, R. M.
_q(Robert Michael),
_d1825-1894
245 1 4 _aThe Fugitives: The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar
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 2007-10-31
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Fugitives: The Tyrant Queen of Madagascar" by R. M. Ballantyne is an adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a group of characters stranded on the island of Madagascar who seek to find civilization amidst political turmoil and persecution. The main characters, including young doctor Mark Breezy and his companions—the sailor Hockins and the negro cook James Ginger, nicknamed Ebony—face challenges from the oppressive queen who persecutes Christians, which ultimately leads them into a struggle for survival. At the start of the book, the three protagonists escape from native pursuers after landing on the island, setting the stage for a journey filled with peril and discovery. The opening reveals their desperate situation as they navigate a daunting landscape, narrowly escaping danger as they seek refuge. They encounter various hardships, including the loss of provisions, treacherous terrain, and the constant threat of being discovered by the natives. The initial chapters introduce themes of friendship, loyalty, and daring adventure while foreshadowing the socio-political elements tied to the tyrannical rule of Queen Ranavalona, whose brutal regime instigates the tumultuous events that unfold in their quest for survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAdventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFugitives from justice -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMadagascar -- History -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aQueens -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aPearson
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23263
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