The Emigrant's Lost Son; or, Life Alone in the Forest: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Emigrant's Lost Son; or, Life Alone in the Forest: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Emigrant's Lost Son; or, Life Alone in the Forest is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Anonymous.
Catalogue synopsis
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Emigrant's Lost Son; or, Life Alone in the Forest
- Author credits: Anonymous
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Black people -- Guyana -- Juvenile fiction
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Courage -- Juvenile fiction
- Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
- Guyana -- Juvenile fiction
- Robinsonades
- Survival skills -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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