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Books tagged with Adventure[93 found]

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Double Challenge

by Jim Kjelgaard

Published: 1957-01-01. 45,587 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

In the Black Hills, a boy aims to build a hunting camp with his loyal collie, chasing trophy bucks. When his father is falsely accused and hides from a ruthless foe, he uses cunning and the wild terrain to clear his name. This gripping tale tests family bonds, revealing grit and loyalty in an unforgiving wilderness.

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The Spell of the White Sturgeon

by Jim Kjelgaard

Published: 1953-01-01. 52,330 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

The story follows a young protagonist, often a boy or a young man, who becomes fascinated with the legendary white sturgeon in a great river.

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The Nigger of the "Narcissus": A Tale of the Forecastle

by Joseph Conrad

Published: 1897-01-01. 55,489 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

The story begins in Bombay, where the Narcissus takes on a new crew, including James Wait, a Black sailor from the West Indies.

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Five Weeks in a Balloon

by Jules Verne

Published: 1863-01-01. 93,768 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Embark on a thrilling journey across uncharted Africa in a pioneering balloon adventure. Facing wild landscapes, perilous encounters, and scientific discovery, the explorers rely on courage, ingenuity, and determination to navigate unknown territories and unravel the continent’s mysteries.

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In Search of the Castaways Or The Children of Captain Grant

by Jules Verne

Published: 1873-01-01. 156,994 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A daring quest spans oceans and continents as a group of determined explorers searches for a missing captain. Facing storms, wild lands, and unexpected challenges, their journey blends adventure, courage, and ingenuity in a thrilling race to uncover the truth.

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Around the World in Eighty Days

by Jules Verne

Published: 1873-01-30. 64,203 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A precise Englishman bets his fortune to circle the globe in eighty days. With his clever valet, he races across continents, facing storms, bandits, and tight schedules. From steamships to elephants, their thrilling journey unveils a shrinking world’s wonders, celebrating human grit and ingenuity.

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Mardi and a voyage thither- Volume 2

by Herman Melville

Published: 1849-01-01. 103,288 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

The voyage continues through exotic lands and enigmatic peoples, blending adventure with deep philosophical reflection. Encounters with strange customs, moral challenges, and the mysteries of the human spirit drive a journey that questions society, knowledge, and the nature of existence.

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Typee: A Romance of the South Seas

by Herman Melville

Published: 1846-01-01. 114,372 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A young American sailor who abandons his whaling ship, the Dolly, along with a shipmate named Toby, while docked in the Marquesas Islands.

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Gulliver’s Travels

by Jonathan Swift

Published: 1726-10-28. 105,442 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A shipwrecked traveler journeys to fantastical lands, encountering tiny people, giants, and strange societies. Through adventure, satire, and sharp social commentary, he confronts human folly, pride, and the complexities of culture in a journey both entertaining and thought-provoking.

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Don Quixote

by Miguel de Cervantes

Published: 1615-01-01. 431,167 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

A delusional Spanish gentleman, inspired by chivalric tales, dubs himself a knight and roams the countryside with his loyal squire. Mistaking windmills for giants and inns for castles, his absurd quests spark chaos and compassion. This timeless satire, set in 17th-century Spain, blends humor and heart, exploring dreams, madness, and the enduring quest for honor in a flawed world.

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Moby-Dick or The Whale

by Herman Melville

Published: 1891-01-01. 216,618 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

Join Ishmael on a 19th-century whaling voyage aboard the Pequod, under Captain Ahab's obsessive pursuit of the white whale that maimed him. Facing storms and perils, the crew grapples with madness and fate. This epic blends adventure with deep thoughts on nature and humanity, enticing you into a tale of vengeance and the sea's sublime power.

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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

by Mark Twain

Published: 1876-06-09. 72,304 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (also simply known as Tom Sawyer) is a novel by Mark Twain published on June 9, 1876, about a boy, Tom Sawyer, growing up along the Mississippi River.

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Flames of Life

by Ernest Bywater

Published: 2019-11-01. 87,700 Words.

Categories: Fiction » Adventure » General

A young man has a major change of lifestyle forced on him. He becomes a writer, and then something else again. First we read two of his stories about himself, then we follow him as he makes another change to his life and changes the lives of many others in the Rivers Region. In the process he unexpectedly meets his own destiny as well.

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