Kapteeni Singletonin seikkailut by Daniel Defoe
"Kapteeni Singletonin seikkailut" by Daniel Defoe is a novel written in the early 18th century. The story follows Bob Singleton, a boy who is kidnapped and sold into servitude, later becoming a captain and navigating through perilous adventures at sea, including piracy and survival in foreign lands. The book delves into themes of adventure, resilience, and the harsh realities of life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Bob
Singleton, who recounts his early years as a kidnapped child raised by a gypsy woman after being taken from his home. As he grows older, he becomes involved in maritime adventures, experiencing shipwrecks, kidnappings, and encounters with pirates. Singleton’s journey takes him through treacherous waters and dangerous situations as he reflects on his life and the fate of his companions. The opening of the book sets the stage for a tale filled with action and the struggle against adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 |
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| Translator | Hämeen-Anttila, Väinö, 1878-1942 |
| Uniform Title | Captain Singleton. Finnish |
| Title | Kapteeni Singletonin seikkailut |
| Note | Reading ease score: 37.0 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Singleton Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapteeni_Singletonin_seikkailut |
| Credits | Produced by Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Picaresque literature |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Pirates -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59459 |
| Release Date | May 8, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 158 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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