
audiobook
by Mayne Reid
KAPINAPÄÄLLIKÖN POJAT
KAPTEENI MAYNE REID
V. H.-A.
BUURIT.
KRAALI.
"SPRINGHAAN."
PAKINAA HEINÄSIRKOISTA.
HEINÄSIRKKOJEN LENTO.
VALJAISIIN JA LIIKKEELLE.
VETTÄ! VETTÄ!
A group of spirited boys set out into the untamed borderlands of South Africa, where the landscape roars with the calls of lions, the thundering hooves of herds, and the incessant buzz of insects. Their trek takes them across sweeping plains, through dense thickets and across rivers that seem to surge with hidden danger, offering a vivid portrait of a world far from the comforts of town life.
Each chapter reads like a compact expedition, pitting the youngsters against curious creatures such as prowling leopards, massive elephants, and swarms of tsetse flies. Their encounters are as educational as they are thrilling, revealing the habits of the continent’s wildlife while testing the boys’ courage, ingenuity, and teamwork.
Written in an engaging, straightforward style, the story captures the restless energy of youthful adventure and the awe of a wilderness that both challenges and inspires. Listeners will feel the dust underfoot and hear the distant thunder of hooves, all while sharing in the boys’ camaraderie and daring spirit.
Language
fi
Duration
~8 hours (485K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Finland: Arvi A. Karisto, 1920.
Credits
Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen
Release date
Jan 23, 2022
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1818–1883
Best known for vivid frontier adventures, this Irish-born writer turned real-life travel, war, and wanderings into fast-moving stories that captivated generations of young readers. His novels mix excitement with a strong feel for the landscapes and conflicts of the Americas.
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