The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, Volume 1 (of 2)

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The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, Volume 1 (of 2)

by Robert Paltock

EN·~6 hours·31 chapters

Chapters

31 total
1

PREFACE.

17:40
2

LIFE AND ADVENTURES - OF - PETER WILKINS. A Cornish Man:

2:56
3

CONTENTS OF VOL. I.

7:55
4

THE INTRODUCTION.

10:36
5

CHAPTER I.

8:35
6

CHAPTER II.

9:02
7

CHAPTER III.

13:32
8

CHAPTER IV.

10:13
9

CHAPTER V.

10:13
10

CHAPTER VI.

10:30

Description

In this charming eighteenth‑century adventure, a young English seaman named Peter Wilkins is swept from his vessel by a sudden storm and finds himself cast upon a wondrous, floating island that drifts above the seas. There he encounters a society unlike any he has known—people who glide through the air, speak in melodic tones, and live by customs that blend the familiar with the fantastical. As Peter navigates this strange new world, he must learn its language, its customs, and the secret that holds the island aloft, all while grappling with his longing for home.

The narrative unfolds with a light, lyrical touch, weaving romance, humor, and philosophical reflection into a seamless tapestry. Listeners will be drawn into vivid descriptions of airborne gardens, sky‑borne festivals, and the tender bond that forms between Peter and a mysterious inhabitant of the island. The tale’s blend of imagination and heartfelt emotion makes it a perfect escape for winter evenings, inviting you to soar beyond ordinary horizons.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (384K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger

Release date

2007-05-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

RP

Robert Paltock

1697–1767

Best known for the imaginative 1751 novel The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, this English writer mixed legal training with a taste for strange voyages and wonder-filled storytelling.

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