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100 1 _aTomlinson, H. M.
_q(Henry Major),
_d1873-1958
245 1 4 _aThe Sea and the Jungle
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 2011-08-26
508 _aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Sea and the Jungle" by H. M. Tomlinson is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work recounts the journey of the tramp steamer "Capella" as it voyages from Swansea to the depths of the Amazon and Madeira Rivers, illustrating the adventures and experiences of the crew along the way. The narrative captures both the allure and the harsh realities of maritime travel and exploration, while also exploring themes of escapism and the longing for freedom from mundane routines. The opening of "The Sea and the Jungle" sets the stage in a dreary London winter, where the narrator reflects on the bleakness of suburban life before being drawn into the idea of adventure. He encounters the Skipper, who invites him to join the crew on the journey to the Amazon, sparking a journey that promises both excitement and danger. As the narrator transitions from the confines of his London life to the reality of the ship and its challenges, the reader is introduced to vivid descriptions of the ship’s departure and the character dynamics within the crew, emphasizing themes of longing for liberation and the unpredictable nature of the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmazon River -- Description and travel
653 _aTomlinson, H. M. (Henry Major), 1873-1958 -- Travel -- Amazon River Region
653 _aTomlinson, H. M. (Henry Major), 1873-1958 -- Diaries
653 _aCapella (Ship)
653 _aWilderness areas -- Amazon River Region
653 _aOcean travel -- History -- 20th century
653 _aAmazon River Region -- Description and travel
653 _aMadeira River (Brazil and Bolivia) -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37205
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