| Author |
Beach, Rex, 1877-1949 |
| Uniform Title |
The spoilers. Finnish
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| Title |
Seikkailijoita: Romaani
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Seikkailijoita: Romaani" by Rex Beach is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Alaskan gold rush and follows a young man named Glenister and his companion Dextry as they navigate a world filled with adventure, danger, and ambition. The novel explores themes of survival, personal aspiration, and the tumultuous nature of human relationships in the unforgiving wilderness. The beginning of the novel introduces Glenister, who expresses his excitement upon returning to the land he has longed for, filled with dreams of prosperity at the gold fields of Nome. As Glenister and Dextry prepare to board the "Santa Maria," they encounter a mysterious young woman who is on the run and desperately seeking refuge. This chance meeting swiftly evolves into a chaotic situation as they defend her from pursuers, hinting at the intertwining paths of their fates as they embark on a journey that promises both peril and potential for fortune. The opening sets the stage for a tale of adventure driven by strong characters faced with external threats and internal conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
Gold mines and mining -- Yukon River Valley (Yukon and Alaska) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Yukon River Valley (Yukon and Alaska) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Yukon River Valley (Yukon and Alaska) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66361 |
| Release Date |
Sep 22, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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