Torrey's Narrative; or, The Life and Adventures of William Torrey

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Torrey, William, 1814-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Torrey's Narrative; or, The Life and Adventures of William Torrey" by William Torrey is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the life and experiences of William Torrey, focusing on his harrowing 25-month captivity among the cannibals of the Marquesas Islands, following a shipwreck, along with his subsequent adventures at sea and encounters with various cultures around the world. At the start of the narrative, Torrey shares his early life and the circumstances that led him to leave home in search of adventure. He encounters a criminal named Harris, which results in a series of misadventures, including an arrest after a theft involving Harris. His journey takes him through moments of despair and uncertainty as he fends for himself, ultimately leading him toward a life at sea, which is fraught with both peril and discovery-themes that seem to set the stage for the many adventures he will recount in the chapters to follow. The opening portion creates a vivid picture of Torrey's restless spirit and determination to escape his circumstances, promising readers an engaging tale of survival and exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Giovanni Fini and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2014-07-22