The Emigrant's Lost Son; or, Life Alone in the Forest by Anonymous

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Author Anonymous
Editor Wall, George Henry
Illustrator Corbould, Edward Henry, 1815-1905
Title The Emigrant's Lost Son; or, Life Alone in the Forest
Note Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "The Emigrant's Lost Son: or, Life Alone in the Forest" by Anonymous is a fictional novel written in the mid-19th century. It tells the harrowing story of a young boy who, after being separated from his family during an emigration to Guiana, finds himself lost in an expansive and unfamiliar forest. The narrative explores themes of survival, self-discovery, and the profound connection between humanity and nature. The opening of the book introduces the protagonist, who is deeply affected by the sudden departure from his home and the people he loves. As he grapples with feelings of grief and loneliness, he finds himself lost in the Guiana forest, where he faces the daunting challenges of self-sufficiency and survival. Stripped of parental guidance and companionship, he records his thoughts and observations about the natural world, which becomes both his teacher and solace. The early chapters set the tone for an epic journey, focusing on his emotional turmoil and the rich descriptions of the forest landscape that he learns to navigate and embrace. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Survival skills -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Courage -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Robinsonades
Subject Guyana -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Black people -- Guyana -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 37732
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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