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LoC No.: 14016374
Title: Torrey's Narrative; or, The Life and Adventures of William Torrey
Credits:
Produced by Giovanni Fini and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Torrey's Narrative; or, The Life and Adventures of William Torrey" by William Torrey is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the life and experiences of William Torrey, focusing on his harrowing 25-month captivity among the cannibals of the Marquesas Islands, following a shipwreck, along with his subsequent adventures at sea and encounters with various cultures around the world. At the start of the narrative, Torrey shares his early life and the circumstances that led him to leave home in search of adventure. He encounters a criminal named Harris, which results in a series of misadventures, including an arrest after a theft involving Harris. His journey takes him through moments of despair and uncertainty as he fends for himself, ultimately leading him toward a life at sea, which is fraught with both peril and discovery—themes that seem to set the stage for the many adventures he will recount in the chapters to follow. The opening portion creates a vivid picture of Torrey's restless spirit and determination to escape his circumstances, promising readers an engaging tale of survival and exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Torrey, William, 1814-
EBook No.: 46369
Published: Jul 22, 2014
Downloads: 140
Language: English
Subject: Seafaring life
Subject: Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia)
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 14016374
Title: Torrey's Narrative; or, The Life and Adventures of William Torrey
Credits:
Produced by Giovanni Fini and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Torrey's Narrative; or, The Life and Adventures of William Torrey" by William Torrey is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the life and experiences of William Torrey, focusing on his harrowing 25-month captivity among the cannibals of the Marquesas Islands, following a shipwreck, along with his subsequent adventures at sea and encounters with various cultures around the world. At the start of the narrative, Torrey shares his early life and the circumstances that led him to leave home in search of adventure. He encounters a criminal named Harris, which results in a series of misadventures, including an arrest after a theft involving Harris. His journey takes him through moments of despair and uncertainty as he fends for himself, ultimately leading him toward a life at sea, which is fraught with both peril and discovery—themes that seem to set the stage for the many adventures he will recount in the chapters to follow. The opening portion creates a vivid picture of Torrey's restless spirit and determination to escape his circumstances, promising readers an engaging tale of survival and exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Torrey, William, 1814-
EBook No.: 46369
Published: Jul 22, 2014
Downloads: 140
Language: English
Subject: Seafaring life
Subject: Marquesas Islands (French Polynesia)
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.