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100 1 _aPhillips, E. W.
_q(Emma Watts)
245 1 0 _aRichard Galbraith, Mariner; Or, Life among the Kaffirs
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-08-02
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"Richard Galbraith, Mariner; Or, Life among the Kaffirs" by E. W. Phillips is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Richard Galbraith, an adventurous young mariner from a Cornish fishing village, whose whimsical childhood and orphaned youth inspire him to embark on a seafaring journey. As he navigates the challenges of life on the high seas and encounters unknown lands, the narrative promises a blend of adventure and exploration, particularly focusing on his interactions with indigenous tribes in Africa. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Richard Galbraith, who recounts his upbringing and the loss of his parents at a young age, which marks the beginning of his independent spirit. By the time he reaches his eighteenth birthday, he confides in Jack Brunscombe, a family friend, about his desire to join the merchant service, leading to the start of his adventures at sea. His journey takes a dramatic turn when he survives a shipwreck and finds himself washed ashore in an unfamiliar land, where he must navigate the complexities of life among the Kaffirs, highlighting themes of survival and the clash of cultures. As Richard navigates through his new reality, his initial excitement is contrasted with the dangers posed by both nature and the indigenous tribes, setting the stage for a gripping narrative filled with suspense and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouth Africa -- Fiction
653 _aShipwrecks -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36950
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