Lost in the Forest: Wandering Will's Adventures in South America by Ballantyne
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"Lost in the Forest: Wandering Will's Adventures in South America" by R.M. Ballantyne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. It recounts the thrilling escapades of "Wandering Will" Osten and his companions after they find themselves embroiled in a mutiny aboard the ship "Rover", ultimately leading them to become lost in the dense forests of South America. The story blends adventure with survival themes as the characters navigate both natural and
human dangers. At the start of the novel, the narrative introduces Will Osten, a young doctor on a Pacific cruise, who overhears Captain Dall voice his concerns about a potential mutiny orchestrated by the second mate, Griffin. When the mutiny occurs, Captain Dall and several others are cast adrift, while Will and a few others remain on board due to their medical skills. Soon after, they attempt to escape through the forest after Griffin disappears into quicksand. The opening chapters set the stage for their perilous journey, showcasing their initial experiences as they navigate the treacherous landscape while grappling with the dynamics of loyalty and survival among the crew. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael), 1825-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title | Lost in the Forest: Wandering Will's Adventures in South America |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Rescues -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Mutiny -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Young men -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | South America -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Hunting -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23274 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23274-4 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 537 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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