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Gerstäcker, Friedrich
1816
1872
Gerstacker, Friedrich
Gerstäcker, Friedrich Wilhelm Christian
Gerstaecker, Frederick
Tahiti: Roman aus der Südsee. Erster Band.
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"Tahiti: Roman aus der Südsee. Erster Band" by Friedrich Gerstäcker is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story appears to focus on René, a young Frenchman who finds himself aboard a whaling ship named Delaware bound for the South Seas. The book explores his tumultuous experience as he grapples with his situation while yearning for freedom and adventure in the exotic locale of Tahiti. The opening of the novel introduces the setting aboard the whaling ship Delaware, where René struggles with his desire to escape the harsh life of a sailor under the stern Captain Lewis. Careful to keep his intentions secret, he resolves to make a break for freedom as the ship approaches a small island. His friend Adolph tries to dissuade him, warning of the dangers that lie ahead should he encounter the native people alone. Meanwhile, although René successfully escapes to the island's interior, he is quickly pursued by locals who are initially friendly but driven by the promise of a reward from the ship's crew. As he navigates this precarious situation, he encounters a young island girl who intervenes, providing him with a warning against being captured and hinting at a possible refuge, suggesting the story will continue to unfold in a blend of peril and romance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 59.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Tahiti (French Polynesia : Island) -- Fiction
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Category: Historical Novels
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
Category: German Literature
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