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100 1 _aVarious
245 1 0 _aAdventures in Many Lands
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 2007-11-17
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Adventures in Many Lands" by Various is a collection of thrilling adventure stories likely written in the late 19th century. The tales feature courageous characters facing wild animals, environmental challenges, and human conflict, each narrative showcasing bravery and resilience in the face of danger. The opening of the book presents a gripping tale titled "A Terrible Adventure with Hyenas," where we are introduced to Arthur Spencer, a renowned trapper in Africa. During a trapping expedition, Spencer becomes separated from his companions and, exhausted, falls asleep. He is then discovered by a pack of hyenas, who initially mistake him for dead and attempt to carry him away. The narrative expertly builds tension as Spencer feigns death to evade the beasts, ultimately providing a dramatic escape that highlights his determination and will to survive. This thrilling premise sets the tone for a collection that promises various captivating escapades across different landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aHunting -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aGillett, Frank,
_d1874-1927
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23530
999 _c64582
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