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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aScott, Michael,
_d1789-1835
245 1 4 _aThe Cruise of the Midge (Vol. 1 of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-02-12
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Cruise of the Midge" by Michael Scott is a novel written in the early 19th century. It follows the adventures of young Benjamin Brail, who embarks on a maritime expedition filled with excitement, danger, and humor as he navigates the complexities of trade and maritime life along the African coast. The novel promises a mix of adventure and character-driven storytelling, showcasing Benjamin’s interactions with various figures, including shipmates and local characters. At the start of the narrative, we meet Benjamin Brail, an adventurous young man eager to escape the confines of his uncle’s counting-house in England. After a mischievous act almost costs him his opportunity to sail, he secures a position aboard a ship headed to trade in Africa. The opening portion sets the scene for his embarkation, detailing his relationships and the challenges he anticipates facing on the perilous seas. As Benjamin's journey begins, the reader is introduced to the rigors of maritime life and the colorful personalities aboard, hinting at the thrilling adventures and significant encounters that await him along the African coastline. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPirates -- Fiction
653 _aSeafaring life -- Fiction
653 _aSlave traders -- Fiction
653 _aCaribbean Sea -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44875
999 _c85714
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