| Author |
Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
| Title |
Adventures in Africa
By an African Trader
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"Adventures in Africa" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story follows a young protagonist, Fred, who embarks on a perilous journey in central Africa alongside his uncle, Mr. Roger Farley, and their guide, Jan. Together, they navigate various threats, including hostile natives, dangerous wildlife, and the harshness of the Kalahari Desert, all while attempting to engage in trade with local tribes. The opening of the narrative introduces Fred as he expresses his concern about crossing the vast Kalahari Desert with his uncle and Jan. After a brutal encounter with a hostile group that steals their livestock, the trio sets off on a treacherous path with limited resources. Their journey is fraught with challenges, including a shortage of water, attacks from wild animals, and the trial of survival in a harsh landscape. This portion sets the stage for their numerous adventures as they contend with both the beauty and dangers of the African wilderness, establishing a thrilling tone of exploration and challenge that promises to captivate readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
South Africa -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Animals -- South Africa -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Hunting -- South Africa -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
23575 |
| Release Date |
Nov 21, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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