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100 1 _aKingston, William Henry Giles,
_d1814-1880
245 1 0 _aIn the Wilds of Africa
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 2007-11-15
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"In the Wilds of Africa" by William Henry Giles Kingston is an adventure novel written in the late 19th century." The story follows Andrew Crawford, the protagonist, who embarks on a perilous journey after accepting a position aboard the brig Osprey, destined for the Cape of Good Hope. As circumstances take a dire turn with the death of Captain Page and the incompetency of the second mate, Kydd, Andrew finds himself in a fight for survival alongside a group of passengers and crew, confronting the treacherous shores of Africa and the dangers they hold, including natives and the threat of slavery. "The opening of the book sets a tense atmosphere aboard the Osprey as it drifts near the African coast, struggling with heat and illness." Andrew reflects on his life experiences and the passengers on board, including the captain's son, Natty, who is deeply affected by his father's declining health. Following Captain Page’s death, the crew becomes embroiled in a conflict over leadership with Kydd taking command, leading to mounting tensions and challenges. Eventually, the brig runs aground, and many aboard are left to prepare for an uncertain escape, underscoring the themes of loyalty, leadership, and the fight for survival amidst chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrica -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aPearse, Alfred,
_d1855-1933
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23503
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