| Author |
Ellis, Edward Sylvester, 1840-1916 |
| Title |
The Land of Mystery
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Land of Mystery" by Edward Sylvester Ellis is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows a group of explorers, including the scientist Professor Grimcke and his colleague Fred Ashman, as they navigate the remote and hostile regions along the Xingu River in Brazil. The story explores themes of adventure, survival, and the clash between civilized men and indigenous tribes in a mysterious land where danger lurks at every turn. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for an adventurous journey as the explorers face treacherous rapids, unpredictable native tribes, and the challenges of a dense, uncharted jungle. As they attempt to learn about the territory and its inhabitants, they encounter both initial curiosity and escalating hostility from local tribesmen armed with deadly poisoned weapons. The narrative quickly builds tension as the group's encounters with the natives lead to skirmishes, revealing the dangers that await them deeper in the land of mystery. The stakes grow higher as the explorers must balance their quest for discovery with the need for self-preservation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Explorers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Xingu River (Brazil) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16855 |
| Release Date |
Oct 10, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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