Jungle and Stream; Or, The Adventures of Two Boys in Siam by George Manville Fenn
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"Jungle and Stream; Or, The Adventures of Two Boys in Siam" by George Manville Fenn is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two boys, Harry Kenyon and his friend, the young Siamese Prince Phra, who embark on various adventures in the wild jungles of Siam (now Thailand). Their experiences highlight the beauty and danger of their exotic surroundings, as well as their resourcefulness in the face
of challenges like wildlife encounters and the local customs. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Harry Kenyon, who lives in a bungalow near a river in Siam with his father, an East India merchant. As Harry wakes up to a typical day, he bemuses over his repetitive breakfast choices while contemplating the various wild creatures he’s grown accustomed to in his life. The opening chapters also portray a thrilling encounter with a crocodile, showcasing Harry's adventurous spirit, his boyish bravado, and the humorous interactions with his household staff and friends. The narrative sets a tone of youthful discovery and the bond between the boys, promising an engaging blend of adventure, humor, and exploration of a foreign land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 |
|---|---|
| Title | Jungle and Stream; Or, The Adventures of Two Boys in Siam |
| Credits | Produced by the volunteers of Project Gutenberg Thailand. Proofreading by users brianjungwi, ianh68, kaewmala, LScribe, Saksith, rikker, Claudio, andysteve, wyaryan, dekpient, Gwindarr. PGT is an affiliated sister project focusing on public domain books on Thailand and Southeast Asia. Project leads: Rikker Dockum, Emil Kloeden. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Princes -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Courage -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Snakes -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Dangerous animals -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Thailand -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44680 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44680-6 |
| Release Date | Jan 16, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 471 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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