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LoC No.: 23004528
Title: The Bonadventure: A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday
Note: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Bonadventure: A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday" by Edmund Blunden is a travelogue written in the early 20th century, reflecting the author's personal experiences during a sea voyage. The narrative follows Blunden as he embarks on a journey aboard the cargo ship Bonadventure, departing from Britain to South America. The book captures the essence of maritime life and the subtleties of solitude and reflection that accompany a voyage across the Atlantic. The opening of this work establishes the author's context, describing his departure due to poor health and the subsequent telegram inviting him aboard the ship. Blunden's journey begins from his home to Cardiff, where he boards the Bonadventure, interacting with various members of the crew and setting the stage for his observations and reflections during the trip. The initial descriptions evoke the contrasts between the cold, dreary weather of England and the warmth of the anticipated Southern climate, while hints of humor and camaraderie among the crew begin to emerge, hinting at an exploration of both external landscapes and internal thoughts throughout the voyage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Blunden, Edmund, 1896-1974
EBook No.: 32371
Published: May 14, 2010
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Voyages and travels
Subject: Ocean travel
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 23004528
Title: The Bonadventure: A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday
Note: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.fadedpage.net
Summary: "The Bonadventure: A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday" by Edmund Blunden is a travelogue written in the early 20th century, reflecting the author's personal experiences during a sea voyage. The narrative follows Blunden as he embarks on a journey aboard the cargo ship Bonadventure, departing from Britain to South America. The book captures the essence of maritime life and the subtleties of solitude and reflection that accompany a voyage across the Atlantic. The opening of this work establishes the author's context, describing his departure due to poor health and the subsequent telegram inviting him aboard the ship. Blunden's journey begins from his home to Cardiff, where he boards the Bonadventure, interacting with various members of the crew and setting the stage for his observations and reflections during the trip. The initial descriptions evoke the contrasts between the cold, dreary weather of England and the warmth of the anticipated Southern climate, while hints of humor and camaraderie among the crew begin to emerge, hinting at an exploration of both external landscapes and internal thoughts throughout the voyage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Blunden, Edmund, 1896-1974
EBook No.: 32371
Published: May 14, 2010
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Voyages and travels
Subject: Ocean travel
LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.