The Land of Fire: A Tale of Adventure

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reid, Mayne, 1818-1883

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Land of Fire: A Tale of Adventure" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young farm-boy named Henry Chester who longs for adventure and leaves his rural life behind to seek a new future at sea. He embarks on a journey filled with peril and encounters as he finds himself shipwrecked near Tierra del Fuego, where he must survive amid threats from the local tribes and the challenges of nature. The opening of the tale introduces Henry Chester as he escapes from his farming life, aiming to become an apprentice on a ship in Portsmouth. As he makes his way, the narrative brings us into a historical context filled with vivid descriptions of the landscape. Henry's journey leads him through various encounters, including reflections on familial ties and the nature of his aspirations. Ultimately, he faces danger and adventure as he boards an American barque, setting the stage for the trials he will encounter while trying to survive in the treacherous waters and lands of South America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England

Notes:

Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-04-28