The Emigrant's Lost Son; or, Life Alone in the Forest by Anonymous
"The Emigrant's Lost Son: or, Life Alone in the Forest" by Anonymous is a fictional novel written in the mid-19th century. It tells the harrowing story of a young boy who, after being separated from his family during an emigration to Guiana, finds himself lost in an expansive and unfamiliar forest. The narrative explores themes of survival, self-discovery, and the profound connection between humanity and nature. The opening of the book introduces
the protagonist, who is deeply affected by the sudden departure from his home and the people he loves. As he grapples with feelings of grief and loneliness, he finds himself lost in the Guiana forest, where he faces the daunting challenges of self-sufficiency and survival. Stripped of parental guidance and companionship, he records his thoughts and observations about the natural world, which becomes both his teacher and solace. The early chapters set the tone for an epic journey, focusing on his emotional turmoil and the rich descriptions of the forest landscape that he learns to navigate and embrace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Editor | Wall, George Henry |
| Illustrator | Corbould, Edward Henry, 1815-1905 |
| Title | The Emigrant's Lost Son; or, Life Alone in the Forest |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Survival skills -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Courage -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Robinsonades |
| Subject | Guyana -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Black people -- Guyana -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37732 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 96 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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