The Adventures of Louis de Rougemont by Louis de Rougemont
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"The Adventures of Louis de Rougemont" by Louis de Rougemont is an autobiographical adventure narrative written in the late 19th century. The work recounts the thrilling and often perilous exploits of the author, who embarks on a journey that leads him into the depths of the ocean as a pearl diver and into the wild encounters with nature and indigenous peoples. The story not only highlights his adventures but also explores themes
of survival, exploration, and the clash of cultures, all through the prism of Rougemont's own experiences and reflections. At the start of the narrative, Rougemont reflects on his early life, detailing his upbringing in Paris and subsequent decision to travel, ultimately leading him to embark on a pearling expedition with a Dutch captain named Jensen. He describes the preparations for their journey, their adventures pearling in the waters off New Guinea, and the dangerous incidents they encounter with marine life like sharks and octopuses. The opening portion establishes Rougemont’s character as an eager observer and participant in the natural world while hinting at the challenges and dangers that await him. The tensions build as misfortune strikes, leaving him alone and stranded after a storm, setting the stage for his survival saga on a remote and desolate island. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Rougemont, Louis de, 1847-1921 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Adventures of Louis de Rougemont |
| Credits | Transcribed from the 1899 George Newnes edition by David Price |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Australia -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1194 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 1998 |
| Last Update | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 587 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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