
THE BOY SLAVES. - BY CAPT. MAYNE REID - AUTHOR OF "THE DESERT HOME," "THE OCEAN WAIFS," ETC. - With Illustrations. - A NEW EDITION, WITH A MEMOIR BY R. H. STODDARD. - NEW YORK: THOMAS R. KNOX & CO., Successors to James Miller, 813 Broadway. - Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1864, by TICKNOR AND FIELDS, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Massachusetts. - Entered according to act of Congress, in the year 1884, by THOMAS R. KNOX & CO., in the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington.
TROW'S PRINTING AND BOOKBINDING COMPANY, NEW YORK.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
AUTHOR'S NOTE.
MEMOIR OF MAYNE REID.
THE BOY SLAVES.
CHAPTER I. - THE LAND OF THE SLAVE.
CHAPTER II. - TYPES OF THE TRIPLE KINGDOM.
CHAPTER III. - THE SERPENT'S TONGUE.
CHAPTER IV. - 'WARE THE TIDE.
A young sailor is thrust from the bustling ports of his homeland into a harsh, unfamiliar desert where he is sold into slavery. His first days are marked by bewildering customs, grueling labor, and a relentless quest for freedom that pits his wits against ruthless sheikhs and unforgiving sands. When a daring chance to escape presents itself, he seizes it, setting off on a frantic dash across dunes and waterways that tests his courage at every turn.
From secretive oases to treacherous shipwrecks, his journey weaves through a vivid tapestry of exotic cultures and perilous encounters. Along the way he forges uneasy alliances, confronts betrayals, and discovers hidden strengths he never imagined possessed. The story balances pulse‑pounding action with moments of quiet resilience, inviting listeners to share in a timeless adventure where hope flickers even in the darkest of chains.
Language
en
Duration
~9 hours (553K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mary Meehan and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Feb 26, 2010
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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