Reise durch den Stillen Ozean by Max Buchner
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"Reise durch den Stillen Ozean" by Max Buchner is a travelogue written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the experiences of the author, who serves as a ship's doctor on a migrant vessel traveling from Europe to New Zealand. It delves into the challenges faced during the voyage, including storms, interpersonal conflicts among passengers, and the various cultures represented on board. The beginning of the narrative sets the stage for
the adventure as the author boards the ship Euphrosyne amidst a chaotic scene of passengers preparing for departure. As they navigate the Elbe River and eventually venture into the North Sea, the ship encounters severe weather conditions, leading to a mix of anxiety and anticipation among the crew and emigrants. The author reflects on his motivations for seeking adventure at sea, contrasting the romantic notion of exploration with the harsh realities of maritime life, as the passengers wrestle with seasickness and the chaos that ensues during their journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Buchner, Max, 1846-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title | Reise durch den Stillen Ozean |
| Credits |
Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Voyages around the world |
| Subject | Oceania -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Buchner, Max, 1846-1921 -- Travel |
| Subject | Pacific Area -- Description and travel |
| Subject | North Island (N.Z.) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48488 |
| Release Date | Mar 14, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 465 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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