The Land of Fire: A Tale of Adventure: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Land of Fire: A Tale of Adventure is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Reid, Mayne (1818–1883).
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"The Land of Fire: A Tale of Adventure" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young farm-boy named Henry Chester who longs for adventure and leaves his rural life behind to seek a new future at sea. He embarks on a journey filled with peril and encounters as he finds himself shipwrecked near Tierra del Fuego, where he must survive amid threats from the local tribes and the challenges of nature. The opening of the tale introduces Henry Chester as he escapes from his farming life, aiming to become an apprentice on a ship in Portsmouth. As he makes his way, the narrative brings us into a historical context filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape. Henry's journey leads him through various encounters, including reflections on familial ties and the nature of his aspirations. Ultimately, he faces danger and adventure as he boards an American barque, setting the stage for the trials he will encounter while trying to survive in the treacherous waters and lands of South America.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Land of Fire: A Tale of Adventure
- Author credits: Reid, Mayne (1818–1883)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Castaways -- Juvenile fiction
- Fuegians -- Juvenile fiction
- Rescues -- Juvenile fiction
- Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
- Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
- Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
- Tierra del Fuego (Argentina and Chile) -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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