Los pescadores de "Trépang" by Emilio Salgari
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Salgari, Emilio, 1862-1911
Spanish
"Los pescadores de 'Trépang'" by Emilio Salgari is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the adventures of Captain Van-Stael, his two young nephews, Hans and Cornelio, and a crew of Chinese fishermen as they venture to the Australian coast for the lucrative harvest of a mollusk called "trépang". The group faces significant dan...
At the start of the novel, the characters are aboard a traditional Chinese vessel, the junco, as they navigate the Australian coastline in April 1850. The Captain, experienced but cautious, scans the shore for signs of life, with his two nephews anxiously awaiting his observations. As they approach a bay known for its plentiful "trépang", tension builds due to the fear of potential attacks from Indigenous Australians, known for their cannibalistic practices. The opening establishes a vivid sense of the setting, introducing key characters, their mission, and the ominous foreshadowing of conflict that drives the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Joseph Clark
2 months agoI didn't expect much, but the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. This book will stay with me for a long time.
Logan Gonzalez
5 months agoI have to admit, the formatting of this PDF is flawless and easy to read on any device. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.
Charles Jones
1 month agoA fantastic discovery, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. I learned so much from this.
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David Torres
1 month agoOnce I started reading, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.