De avonturen van kapitein Bob by Daniel Defoe
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"De avonturen van kapitein Bob" by Daniel Defoe is a novel written in the early 18th century. The story follows the life of Bob Singleton, who endures a tumultuous childhood marked by abduction and a series of misadventures. Eventually, he becomes a seaman, leading to a life of exploration filled with dangers and challenges, as he navigates both treacherous waters and the complexities of human nature. The opening of the book introduces
us to Bob Singleton's difficult childhood, beginning around 1680 in London. Captured by a scheming woman and sold into a life of hardship, Bob's early years are fraught with peril until he finds himself on a ship, experiencing the thrill of life at sea. As he matures, he faces violent conflicts and ultimately ends up deserted on a foreign island, where he must navigate survival and the uncertainties that come with it. Defoe sets the stage for Bob's adventures, blending themes of resilience and self-discovery, which promise an engaging journey ahead for readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Defoe, Daniel, 1661?-1731 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Langeler, Freddie, 1899-1948 |
| Illustrator | Wiegman, Jan, 1884-1963 |
| Translator | Elberts, G. W. (Gerardina Wilhelmina), 1868-1945 |
| Title | De avonturen van kapitein Bob |
| Note | Translated adaptation of The Life, Adventures, and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton, #6422. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Picaresque literature |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Pirates -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54118 |
| Release Date | Feb 6, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 308 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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