Author |
Roberts, Charles G. D., Sir, 1860-1943 |
Translator |
Inha, Into Konrad, 1865-1930 |
Title |
Eläinvaltiaita
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Note |
Reading ease score: 38.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Note |
Chiefly translations from: The feet of the furtive.
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Contents |
Eläinten kuningas -- Virvatulien maailmassa -- Verikosto -- Hyökkääjät -- Nousevien lohien johtaja -- Täplikäs muukalainen -- Puna-dandy ja Mac Tavish -- Selkä seinää vastaan -- Eräs reikien kaivaja -- Lumessa nukkuja.
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Credits |
Sirkku-Liisa Häyhä-Karmakainen and Tapio Riikonen
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Summary |
"Eläinvaltiaita" by Sir Charles G. D. Roberts is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of survival and the interaction between humans and the animal kingdom, likely through the experiences of its protagonist, Johns, as he navigates challenges in a perilous tropical environment following a shipwreck. The opening of the story introduces Johns, a skilled swimmer who finds himself alone in the ocean after a catastrophic shipwreck. Struggling against both physical exhaustion and the haunting loneliness of his situation, he initially focuses on survival, swimming toward what he hopes is land. The narrative captures his mental and emotional state as he confronts the harsh realities of being cast adrift, including the presence of dangerous sea life and the daunting prospect of encountering wild animals in an unknown land. His determination to live is palpable as he pushes through his fears, eventually reaching a shore where more challenges await, setting the stage for his survival story amidst the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Finnish |
LoC Class |
QL: Science: Zoology
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Subject |
Animals -- Anecdotes
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
66281 |
Release Date |
Sep 12, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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