In savage Africa: or, The adventures of Frank Baldwin from the Gold Coast to Zanzibar.: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
In savage Africa: or, The adventures of Frank Baldwin from the Gold Coast to Zanzibar.: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
In savage Africa: or, The adventures of Frank Baldwin from the Gold Coast to Zanzibar. is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cameron, Verney Lovett (1844–1894).
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"In Savage Africa" by Verney Lovett Cameron is a historical adventure written in the late 19th century. This narrative tells the story of Frank Baldwin, a young boy who embarks on a thrilling journey as he leaves school to join his father and brother aboard the brig "Petrel" for maritime adventures along the African coast. The text captures Frank's transition from school life into the challenging and exotic world of seafaring, hinting at the perils and excitement ahead. At the start of the book, Frank Baldwin receives a letter informing him that he will leave school to join his father on a sea voyage aboard the "Petrel". Excited by the prospect of adventure, he bids farewell to his classmates, who see him as a figure of admiration as he prepares for life at sea. The opening chapters detail his departure, the camaraderie with his brother Willie, and Frank’s eagerness to prove himself as a sailor. As the story unfolds, themes of duty, adventure, and the contrast between the safety of school and the unpredictability of the sea begin to emerge, setting the stage for the challenges Frank will face in Savage Africa.
Book and edition facts
- Title: In savage Africa: or, The adventures of Frank Baldwin from the Gold Coast to Zanzibar.
- Author credits: Cameron, Verney Lovett (1844–1894)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Africa -- Juvenile fiction
- Escapes -- Juvenile fiction
- Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
- Hippopotamidae -- Juvenile fiction
- Hunting -- Juvenile fiction
- Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
- Robbery -- Juvenile fiction
- Slave traders -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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