An action-packed tale of a shipwrecked youth and a crew of highly educated apes, where danger and mystery loom on a far-off island.
On a world of voyages and ventures, a young merchant keeps a growing menagerie of apes, training them in tricks and defense. When a ship captain buys one fierce companion, the story widens to a perilous voyage across unknown waters, with rival pirates, a sleeping volcano, and a hidden journal that may reveal the truth behind vanished settlers. The book follows a clever boy and his clever captives through suspense, daring, and unexpected loyalties.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the tale of Philip Garland, a young animal trader shipwrecked on an uncharted island. As Philip ventures deeper into the island's lush wilderness, he has a series of thrilling and unexpected encounters that reflects his life's work as a monkey expert. Compelled to navigate his surroundings while avoiding the dangers it presented, Philip also ponders the events that led him to this predicament - the destruction of his establishment and the disastrous events that unfolded on the voyage. The author explores themes of hope and despair, courage and resilience as Philip reflects on the calamities that have befallen him. Throughout the narrative, the author adroitly draws connections between the animal kingdom and the human experience, highlighting the profound insights that can be derived from observing these intriguing creatures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282405960_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282405960
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282405960
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)