Les aventures du capitaine Magon by David-Léon Cahun
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| Author | Cahun, David-Léon, 1841-1900 |
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| Illustrator | Philippoteaux, Paul, 1846-1923 |
| Title |
Les aventures du capitaine Magon
ou une exploration phénicienne mille ans avant l'ère chrétienne |
| Original Publication | France: Librairie Hachette et compagnie,1891. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Aurēliānus Agricola |
| Summary | "Les aventures du capitaine Magon" by David-Léon Cahun is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Captain Magon, a seasoned mariner from Sidon, who is summoned by King Hiram of Tyre to embark on an adventurous expedition to Tarsis, where he will gather treasures for the temple of King David in Jerusalem. The narrative immerses readers in a vibrant world of ancient Phoenician culture, maritime exploration, and the complex interplay of characters. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Captain Magon, who receives the royal order that sets his journey in motion. He prepares for the expedition alongside his close companions, the scribe Hannon and the pilot Himilcon, as well as the recently reunited Bodmilcar, who has faced misfortune in his previous ventures. The opening chapters depict their plans, talks of adventures, and preparations, including the construction of their ships and the recruitment of crew members. The lively conversations among the characters reveal their distinct personalities and aspirations, setting the stage for the challenges and camaraderie that will ensue as they set sail into the vast, unexplored waters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Phoenicia -- Civilization -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 69007 |
| Release Date | Sep 18, 2022 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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