Adventures in Many Lands by Various
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"Adventures in Many Lands" by Various is a collection of thrilling adventure stories likely written in the late 19th century. The tales feature courageous characters facing wild animals, environmental challenges, and human conflict, each narrative showcasing bravery and resilience in the face of danger. The opening of the book presents a gripping tale titled "A Terrible Adventure with Hyenas," where we are introduced to Arthur Spencer, a renowned trapper in Africa. During
a trapping expedition, Spencer becomes separated from his companions and, exhausted, falls asleep. He is then discovered by a pack of hyenas, who initially mistake him for dead and attempt to carry him away. The narrative expertly builds tension as Spencer feigns death to evade the beasts, ultimately providing a dramatic escape that highlights his determination and will to survive. This thrilling premise sets the tone for a collection that promises various captivating escapades across different landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Gillett, Frank, 1874-1927 |
| Title | Adventures in Many Lands |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Hunting -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23530 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23530-1 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2679 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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