The Ocean Waifs: A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Ocean Waifs: A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Reid, Mayne (1818–1883).
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"The Ocean Waifs: A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative follows two main characters, Ben Brace and a young boy named William, as they navigate their survival after the disastrous sinking of the slave ship "Pandora". Set against the backdrop of the ocean, the story explores themes of courage, survival, and the stark realities of human nature in desperate times. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to a chaotic scene on the high seas, following a catastrophic fire that occurred aboard the "Pandora". Amidst the wreckage, Ben Brace and William manage to escape from a brutal crew of shipmates who are now reduced to cannibalism due to starvation. The opening chapters depict their courageous attempts to evade their savage former companions while battling the harsh realities of hunger and thirst, relying on their resourcefulness and the mercy of providence. The dire situation deepens as they confront both the elements and monstrous sea creatures, ultimately highlighting their struggle for hope and survival.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Ocean Waifs: A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea
- Author credits: Reid, Mayne (1818–1883)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Sailors -- Fiction
- Sea stories
- Shipwreck survival -- Fiction
- Shipwrecks -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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