Voyages du capitaine Robert Lade en differentes parties de l'Afrique, de l'Asie…
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"Voyages du capitaine Robert Lade en différentes parties de l'Afrique, de l'Asie et de l'Amérique" is a historical account written in the mid-18th century. The work recounts the journeys of Captain Robert Lade, including his observations on the colonies and trade practices of various European nations like the Spanish, English, and Dutch. It highlights the captain's personal fortunes, as well as broader issues related to commerce and colonialism during an era of
maritime exploration and competition. The opening of the narrative introduces Captain Robert Lade, who reflects on his previous wealth lost due to sudden misfortune. Motivated by the need to provide for his family, he embarks on a journey by accepting a position as a supercargo on a trading vessel headed for Bengal, organized by a wealthy merchant, Mr. Sprat. The narrative weaves in his struggles, responsibilities, and the intrigue surrounding his family dynamics, especially regarding suspicions of Mr. Sprat's intentions towards Lade's daughter. As the voyage progresses, Lade's encounters along the coasts of Africa reveal a blend of curiosity, tension, and the captain's aspirations to restore his fortunes amidst the backdrop of colonial ambitions and interactions with indigenous populations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Prévost, abbé, 1697-1763 |
|---|---|
| Title | Voyages du capitaine Robert Lade en differentes parties de l'Afrique, de l'Asie et de l'Amérique |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at DP Europe (dp.rastko.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages, Imaginary -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23610 |
| Release Date | Nov 24, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 527 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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