A Boy's Voyage Round the World by Samuel Smiles
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"A Boy's Voyage Round the World" by Samuel Smiles is a non-fiction travel narrative written in the late 19th century. It recounts the experiences of Smiles' young son during a sea voyage that begins in England and takes him to Australia and back, emphasizing the adventurous spirit of youth along with the educational value of travel. The opening of the narrative establishes the context for the voyage, detailing how the journey was
prompted by the young boy's struggle with health issues. Initially sent away on a long sea voyage to recover his health, he becomes immersed in life aboard the ship, capturing both the excitement of setting sail and the challenges of enduring the elements at sea. His observations include a mix of practical details about ship life, along with vivid depictions of the environment and the people he encounters, all while maintaining a youthful and curious perspective that invites readers into the adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Smiles, Samuel, 1852?- |
|---|---|
| Editor | Smiles, Samuel, 1812-1904 |
| Title | A Boy's Voyage Round the World |
| Credits |
Produced by Thierry Alberto, Diane Monico, and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages around the world |
| Subject | Australia -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24345 |
| Release Date | Jan 17, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1180 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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