In the Depths of the Dark Continent; or, The Vengeance of Van Vincent: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
In the Depths of the Dark Continent; or, The Vengeance of Van Vincent: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
In the Depths of the Dark Continent; or, The Vengeance of Van Vincent is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shea, Cornelius (1863–1920).
Catalogue synopsis
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"In the Depths of the Dark Continent; or, The Vengeance of Van Vincent" by Shea is an adventure novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Van Vincent, an orphaned youth, who embarks on a perilous journey to avenge the murder of his uncle and confronts various threats, including a mysterious antagonist named Doc Clancy. The tale unfolds primarily in the backdrop of Africa and explores themes of bravery, survival, and the quest for justice. At the start of the novel, Van Vincent is jolted awake by a storm only to hear a horrifying scream from his uncle's room. Rushing downstairs, Van discovers that his uncle has been fatally attacked and learns from the dying man that the assailant is a figure named Doc Clancy. After a brief chase thwarted by Clancy's escape, Van boldly vows to hunt down his uncle's murderer. In a twist of fate, Van finds himself on the trail of adventure across various landscapes, setting the stage for thrilling exploits as he delves deeper into the unknown dangers of the continent in search of vengeance and truth.
Book and edition facts
- Title: In the Depths of the Dark Continent; or, The Vengeance of Van Vincent
- Author credits: Shea, Cornelius (1863–1920)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Americans -- Africa -- Fiction
- Dime novels
- Revenge -- Fiction
- Young men -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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