The Sea and the Jungle by H. M. Tomlinson
QR code
"The Sea and the Jungle" by H. M. Tomlinson is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work recounts the journey of the tramp steamer "Capella" as it voyages from Swansea to the depths of the Amazon and Madeira Rivers, illustrating the adventures and experiences of the crew along the way. The narrative captures both the allure and the harsh realities of maritime travel and exploration, while also exploring
themes of escapism and the longing for freedom from mundane routines. The opening of "The Sea and the Jungle" sets the stage in a dreary London winter, where the narrator reflects on the bleakness of suburban life before being drawn into the idea of adventure. He encounters the Skipper, who invites him to join the crew on the journey to the Amazon, sparking a journey that promises both excitement and danger. As the narrator transitions from the confines of his London life to the reality of the ship and its challenges, the reader is introduced to vivid descriptions of the ship’s departure and the character dynamics within the crew, emphasizing themes of longing for liberation and the unpredictable nature of the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Tomlinson, H. M. (Henry Major), 1873-1958 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Sea and the Jungle |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F2501: Latin America local history: Brazil |
| Subject | Amazon River -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Tomlinson, H. M. (Henry Major), 1873-1958 -- Travel -- Amazon River Region |
| Subject | Tomlinson, H. M. (Henry Major), 1873-1958 -- Diaries |
| Subject | Capella (Ship) |
| Subject | Wilderness areas -- Amazon River Region |
| Subject | Ocean travel -- History -- 20th century |
| Subject | Amazon River Region -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Madeira River (Brazil and Bolivia) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37205 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37205-1 |
| Release Date | Aug 26, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 735 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!