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Title: The Sea and the Jungle

Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Sea and the Jungle" by H. M. Tomlinson is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work recounts the journey of the tramp steamer "Capella" as it voyages from Swansea to the depths of the Amazon and Madeira Rivers, illustrating the adventures and experiences of the crew along the way. The narrative captures both the allure and the harsh realities of maritime travel and exploration, while also exploring themes of escapism and the longing for freedom from mundane routines. The opening of "The Sea and the Jungle" sets the stage in a dreary London winter, where the narrator reflects on the bleakness of suburban life before being drawn into the idea of adventure. He encounters the Skipper, who invites him to join the crew on the journey to the Amazon, sparking a journey that promises both excitement and danger. As the narrator transitions from the confines of his London life to the reality of the ship and its challenges, the reader is introduced to vivid descriptions of the ship’s departure and the character dynamics within the crew, emphasizing themes of longing for liberation and the unpredictable nature of the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Tomlinson, H. M. (Henry Major), 1873-1958

EBook No.: 37205

Published: Aug 26, 2011

Downloads: 113

Language: English

Subject: Amazon River -- Description and travel

Subject: Tomlinson, H. M. (Henry Major), 1873-1958 -- Travel -- Amazon River Region

Subject: Tomlinson, H. M. (Henry Major), 1873-1958 -- Diaries

Subject: Capella (Ship)

Subject: Wilderness areas -- Amazon River Region

Subject: Ocean travel -- History -- 20th century

Subject: Amazon River Region -- Description and travel

Subject: Madeira River (Brazil and Bolivia) -- Description and travel

LoCC: Latin America local history: Brazil

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:37205:2 2011-08-26T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Tomlinson, H. M. (Henry Major) en 1
2024-11-08T21:07:29Z The Sea and the Jungle

This edition has images.

Title: The Sea and the Jungle

Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Sea and the Jungle" by H. M. Tomlinson is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work recounts the journey of the tramp steamer "Capella" as it voyages from Swansea to the depths of the Amazon and Madeira Rivers, illustrating the adventures and experiences of the crew along the way. The narrative captures both the allure and the harsh realities of maritime travel and exploration, while also exploring themes of escapism and the longing for freedom from mundane routines. The opening of "The Sea and the Jungle" sets the stage in a dreary London winter, where the narrator reflects on the bleakness of suburban life before being drawn into the idea of adventure. He encounters the Skipper, who invites him to join the crew on the journey to the Amazon, sparking a journey that promises both excitement and danger. As the narrator transitions from the confines of his London life to the reality of the ship and its challenges, the reader is introduced to vivid descriptions of the ship’s departure and the character dynamics within the crew, emphasizing themes of longing for liberation and the unpredictable nature of the sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Tomlinson, H. M. (Henry Major), 1873-1958

EBook No.: 37205

Published: Aug 26, 2011

Downloads: 113

Language: English

Subject: Amazon River -- Description and travel

Subject: Tomlinson, H. M. (Henry Major), 1873-1958 -- Travel -- Amazon River Region

Subject: Tomlinson, H. M. (Henry Major), 1873-1958 -- Diaries

Subject: Capella (Ship)

Subject: Wilderness areas -- Amazon River Region

Subject: Ocean travel -- History -- 20th century

Subject: Amazon River Region -- Description and travel

Subject: Madeira River (Brazil and Bolivia) -- Description and travel

LoCC: Latin America local history: Brazil

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:37205:3 2011-08-26T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Tomlinson, H. M. (Henry Major) en 1