The castaways of the flag : the final adventures of the Swiss family Robinson
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About this eBook
| Author | Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
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| Illustrator | Murphy, H. C. (Henry Cruse), 1886-1931 |
| Other | Wyss, Johann David, 1743-1818 |
| Translator | Metcalfe, Cranstoun, 1866-1939 |
| LoC No. | 24019662 |
| Title | The castaways of the flag : the final adventures of the Swiss family Robinson |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Castaways of the Flag: The Final Adventures of the Swiss Family Robinson" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the early 20th century. This book serves as a sequel to the classic tale "The Swiss Family Robinson," continuing the adventures of its characters as they navigate the challenges of survival and colonization on a remote island. The main characters include Fritz Zermatt, his brother Frank, and their companions as they encounter new trials and tribulations after being cast adrift at sea following a mutiny. At the start of the story, the scene is set in a desperate situation aboard a boat where survivors struggle with starvation and the threat of mutiny. Two men, boatswain John Block and a young companion, engage in conversations about their lost hope for land amidst a stormy night. As they express their fears and attempt to care for the captain, the tension mounts with the revelation that they have been cast away by unscrupulous crew members. The chapter closes with a glimmer of hope as they detect a breeze, an indication that they might finally be able to make their way to land, leading to their imminent discovery of a barren and desolate shoreline devoid of resources, and the uncertainty of their future in an unknown land. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Castaways -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61600 |
| Release Date | Mar 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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