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Title: Off to the Wilds: Being the Adventures of Two Brothers
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Off to the Wilds: Being the Adventures of Two Brothers" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the story of two teenage brothers, Dick and Jack Rogers, as they embark on an adventurous trek through the wilds of South Africa with their father and a group of companions, including two Zulu boys and an Irish cook. The narrative is set against a backdrop of natural history exploration, where the siblings are eager to encounter wildlife and collect various specimens, all while grappling with personal loss and the challenges of their journey. At the start of the adventure, readers are introduced to the Rogers family, highlighting their recent struggles following the death of Mrs. Rogers. The brothers fervently discuss plans for a trek north into the wilderness, hoping to document flora and fauna. Their preparations are filled with youthful enthusiasm and excitement, including encounters with their Zulu companions who add a dynamic cultural aspect to the story. As the expedition progresses, various challenges like unexpected encounters with wildlife, the harshness of the landscape, and interpersonal conflicts arise, setting the stage for an engaging tale of resilience and adventure in an untouched land. The opening sets a tone of both adventure and personal growth, inviting readers into a world filled with exploration and the thrill of the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator: Hildibrand, Henri Théophile, 1824-1897
Illustrator: Riou, Edouard, 1833-1900
EBook No.: 21359
Published: May 8, 2007
Downloads: 147
Language: English
Subject: Hunting stories
Subject: Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: South Africa -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Off to the Wilds: Being the Adventures of Two Brothers
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Off to the Wilds: Being the Adventures of Two Brothers" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the story of two teenage brothers, Dick and Jack Rogers, as they embark on an adventurous trek through the wilds of South Africa with their father and a group of companions, including two Zulu boys and an Irish cook. The narrative is set against a backdrop of natural history exploration, where the siblings are eager to encounter wildlife and collect various specimens, all while grappling with personal loss and the challenges of their journey. At the start of the adventure, readers are introduced to the Rogers family, highlighting their recent struggles following the death of Mrs. Rogers. The brothers fervently discuss plans for a trek north into the wilderness, hoping to document flora and fauna. Their preparations are filled with youthful enthusiasm and excitement, including encounters with their Zulu companions who add a dynamic cultural aspect to the story. As the expedition progresses, various challenges like unexpected encounters with wildlife, the harshness of the landscape, and interpersonal conflicts arise, setting the stage for an engaging tale of resilience and adventure in an untouched land. The opening sets a tone of both adventure and personal growth, inviting readers into a world filled with exploration and the thrill of the unknown. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909
Illustrator: Hildibrand, Henri Théophile, 1824-1897
Illustrator: Riou, Edouard, 1833-1900
EBook No.: 21359
Published: May 8, 2007
Downloads: 147
Language: English
Subject: Hunting stories
Subject: Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: South Africa -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.