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IHMISSYÖJÄIN VANKINA
VERNEY LOVETT CAMERON
SISÄLLYS:
I. KOULUSTA LÄHTÖ.
II. MERILLE.
III. VASTENMIELISIÄ UUTISIA.
IV. VARKAUS JA PAKO.
V. MAISSA KÄYNTI.
VI. MINUT VANGITAAN.
VII. MIELENKIINTOINEN KESKUSTELU.
A restless schoolboy named Baldwin suddenly finds his world upended by a letter from his seafaring father. The missive promises a place on the Captain Petrel, a ship bound for distant ports, and an invitation to abandon the chalk‑dust of the classroom for the wind‑tossed decks of a real adventure. Driven by youthful pride and a yearning for freedom, he boldly confronts his stern headmaster and slips away, leaving the familiar schoolyard behind.
The promise of unknown horizons soon leads Baldwin to the vibrant coasts of Africa, where thick, untamed rainforests await. Already the voyage hints at perilous encounters—storm‑racked seas, uneasy locals, and the shadow of hidden dangers that lurk beyond the jungle’s emerald canopy. As the young traveler steps onto foreign soil, his daring spirit is tested by the wild world that beckons, setting the stage for a gripping tale of survival, friendship, and the thin line between curiosity and danger.
Language
fi
Duration
~7 hours (415K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Tuula Temonen and Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2021-03-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1844–1894
Best known for becoming the first European to cross equatorial Africa from east coast to west, he turned dangerous journeys into vivid books of travel and adventure. His life joined naval service, exploration, and writing in a way that still feels strikingly bold.
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