| Author |
Du Chaillu, Paul B. (Paul Belloni), 1835-1903 |
| Title |
Lost in the Jungle; Narrated for Young People
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Katie Hernandez and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Lost in the Jungle" by Paul B. Du Chaillu is an adventurous narrative aimed at young readers, written in the late 19th century. The book invites readers to join the author on his exciting travels through Equatorial Africa, rich with encounters with wildlife and indigenous peoples. The narrative not only details thrilling hunts and explorations but also promises a look into the life and customs of various tribes encountered along the journey. At the start of the story, the author, Paul, addresses his young audience with a letter explaining that they will experience new adventures as he recounts his travels in the jungle, leaving behind familiar characters from his previous works. The opening sets an immediate tone of excitement and anticipation as Paul prepares for a journey filled with encounters with wildlife, including gorillas and leopards, and the challenges of survival in the unforgiving jungle. Paul describes his preparations in great detail, emphasizing the necessity of weapons, supplies, and the companionship of his brave native friends as they embark on an expedition that promises both discovery and danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
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| Subject |
Africa, West -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Africa, West -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36324 |
| Release Date |
Jun 5, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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