Merille karannut: Seikkailuromaani Afrikan rannikolta by Mayne Reid

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Author Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883
Translator Salonen, A. J.
Uniform Title Ran away to sea. Finnish
Title Merille karannut: Seikkailuromaani Afrikan rannikolta
Note Reading ease score: 36.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Merille karannut: Seikkailuromaani Afrikan rannikolta" by Mayne Reid is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The book tells the story of a young boy who escapes to the sea at the age of sixteen, driven by a desire for adventure and exploration, despite having a loving family at home. The narrative likely explores themes of freedom, the harsh realities of life at sea, and the transformation of the protagonist as he navigates both physical challenges and moral dilemmas. At the start of the novel, the young protagonist reflects on his upbringing and the strong urge that compelled him to abandon the comforts of his family for the unpredictable life at sea. After successfully escaping, he quickly encounters the grueling reality of life aboard the ship "Pandora," where he faces severe mistreatment from the crew, particularly from the cruel captain and first mate. His initial longing for adventure is soon replaced with regret as he grapples with perilous circumstances and the brutal hierarchy of ship life, where every member of the crew regards him as an inferior. Despite the grim treatment, he finds an ally in Ben Brace, a fellow sailor who stands up for him and offers a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Africa -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Ships -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Slave trade -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 66481
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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