The Wanderers; Or, Adventures in the Wilds of Trinidad and Orinoco: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Wanderers; Or, Adventures in the Wilds of Trinidad and Orinoco: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Wanderers; Or, Adventures in the Wilds of Trinidad and Orinoco is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–1880).
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"The Wanderers; Or, Adventures in the Wilds of Trinidad and Orinoco" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the Macnamara family, particularly the children Guy, Marian, and their cousin Arthur, who face a series of challenges after fleeing religious persecution and financial troubles in the United States, eventually seeking refuge in Trinidad and navigating the dangers of colonial life. Their journey is marked by encounters with local authorities, grappling with their faith, and persistent threats from the Inquisition. At the start of the narrative, the Macnamara family is forced to leave their prosperous life in Pennsylvania after political unrest and financial difficulties arise. They journey to Trinidad, where their mother tragically dies, prompting further turmoil as two priests attempt to impose Catholic rites on her burial. The family eventually flees to the wilderness of South America to escape the Inquisition's scrutiny over their Protestant beliefs. The opening chapters establish the family's struggle, their inner conflicts regarding faith, and hint at the myriad adventures and close calls that await them as they strive to remain true to themselves in a foreign land.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Wanderers; Or, Adventures in the Wilds of Trinidad and Orinoco
- Author credits: Kingston, William Henry Giles (1814–1880)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Families -- Juvenile fiction
- Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
- Sailing -- Juvenile fiction
- Trinidad -- Juvenile fiction
- Uncles -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
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