The Young Captives by Anonymous
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Young Captives A Narrative of the Shipwreck and Suffering of John and William Doyley |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, Anders Dovervik and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Summary | "The Young Captives" by Anonymous is a narrative written in the mid-19th century. This account follows the harrowing experiences of two young boys, John and William Doyley, who survive a shipwreck in the Southern Ocean and subsequently fall into the hands of indigenous savages. The book offers a vivid portrayal of their captivity and the trials they endure, reflecting themes of resilience and hope amidst adversity. The story begins with the wreck of the ship "Charles Eaton", which leaves the boys orphaned after their parents are murdered by the native inhabitants of the island they wash ashore on. Initially treated harshly, the boys eventually find a more compassionate captor named Dupper, who teaches John various survival skills and offers some semblance of comfort. However, the constant longing for their home and the traumas they endure remain prominent in their lives. Their fortunes change when an English vessel arrives at the island, leading to their rescue. The boys are joyfully reunited with their surviving relatives, where they are taken care of, leaving readers to reflect on themes of faith, divine providence, and the importance of gratitude for life's blessings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Robinsonades |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Shipwreck survival -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10983 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 118 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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