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Paperback An Involuntary Voyage (1879) Book

ISBN: 116527115X

ISBN13: 9781165271153

An Involuntary Voyage (1879)

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""An Involuntary Voyage"" is a novel written by Lucien Biart and first published in 1879. The story follows the adventures of a group of sailors who are shipwrecked on a deserted island in the South Pacific. The protagonist, Louis Cornbutte, is a young sailor who is forced to take command of the survivors after their captain dies. The group struggles to survive on the island, facing challenges such as finding food and water, building shelter, and defending themselves against wild animals.As they try to find a way to escape the island, they come across a mysterious cave and discover a hidden treasure. However, their joy is short-lived as they are soon captured by a group of cannibals who plan to sacrifice them to their gods. Louis and his crew must use all their wits and strength to escape and make their way back to civilization.The novel explores themes of survival, courage, and human nature in the face of adversity. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life at sea and the dangers that sailors faced during the 19th century. ""An Involuntary Voyage"" is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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