Dead Man's Land by George Manville Fenn
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"Dead Man's Land" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows two teenage boys, cousins Mark and Dean, along with their father and a family tutor, as they embark on an adventurous journey from England to Africa. Throughout their travels, they experience a mix of challenges and discoveries, including encounters with wild animals and the harsh realities of life in a foreign land. The
opening of the novel introduces the main characters and sets the stage for their impending expedition. In a lively exchange among the characters, we see their personalities emerge, particularly through humor and familial bonding. They discuss their plans and expectations about the adventure ahead, including potential dangers. The scene builds anticipation as they prepare to leave their comfortable lives in England for the unknown, foreshadowing both the excitement and the trials they will encounter in the wilds of Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Wood, Stanley L., 1866-1928 |
| Title |
Dead Man's Land Being the Voyage to Zimbambangwe of certain and uncertain blacks and whites |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Africa -- Fiction |
| Subject | Travel -- Fiction |
| Subject | Hunting stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 23922 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-23922-4 |
| Release Date | Dec 19, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 279 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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