Nat the Naturalist: A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Nat the Naturalist: A Boy's Adventures in the Eastern Seas" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around young Nat, an orphan raised by his aunt and uncle, who finds solace in the natural world. His passion for collecting specimens grows when he meets his uncle, a renowned naturalist, who takes him on adventures in pursuit of knowledge and discovery. The opening of the book introduces Nat's difficult home life, highlighting the coldness of his aunt contrasted with the warmth of Uncle Joseph, who nurtures Nat's interest in nature. When Uncle Joseph's brother, a famous naturalist, returns from South America, he captivates Nat, eventually leading to an invitation for Nat to join him on his next expedition. The text hints at future adventures involving various creatures in exotic locales, underscored by themes of curiosity, knowledge, and the bond between Nat and his uncle as his mentor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2007-05-08