Project Gutenberg 2005-09-16 Public domain in the USA. 171 Forbes, George 1849 1936 Adventures in Southern Seas: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century Adventures in Southern Seas: A Tale of the 16th Century E-text prepared by James Tenison "Adventures in Southern Seas: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century" by George Forbes is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Peter Ecoores Van Bu, a young man from the Netherlands who embarks on an adventurous voyage to the southern seas in the early 17th century, seeking to explore new lands and uncover riches. The narrative promises a mix of adventure, peril, and encounters with both untamed nature and indigenous cultures. The opening of the tale introduces the protagonist, Peter Ecoores Van Bu, as he recalls his early life and the initiation of his journey aboard the ship "Endraght" under Captain Dirk Hartog. After a long voyage, they arrive at a mysterious land, where Peter is soon captured by indigenous savages. The narrative intricately describes his initial interactions with these natives, portraying their customs and lifestyle, as well as Peter’s reflections on his dire predicament. As he confronts challenges as a captive, Peter’s thoughts often drift to home and the loved ones he may never see again, adding emotional depth to the unfolding adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Oceania -- Discovery and exploration -- Dutch -- Fiction PR Text Browsing: History - General Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography Browsing: Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure 426207 2025-06-07T08:59:41.775579 text/html 426028 2025-01-15T21:46:35.188816 text/html 254638 2025-06-07T08:59:51.090547 application/epub+zip 260061 2025-06-07T08:59:45.895598 application/epub+zip 226670 2025-06-07T08:59:44.399586 application/epub+zip 548966 2025-06-07T08:59:54.862535 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 531645 2025-06-07T08:59:50.082551 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 391364 2022-09-08T07:03:13.064710 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 397538 2025-06-07T08:59:41.296584 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 397268 2020-12-12T13:50:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 150147 2020-12-12T13:50:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17700 2025-06-07T08:59:55.004543 application/rdf+xml 25511 2025-06-07T08:59:44.974572 image/jpeg 4919 2025-06-07T08:59:44.693574 image/jpeg 251142 2025-06-07T08:59:41.816582 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia