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ISBN10: 1162838000
ISBN13: 9781162838007
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 22
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162838007
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 22
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hunilla: A Story of the Enchanted Isles is a novella written by Herman Melville. The story is set in the South Pacific and follows the experiences of a young woman named Hunilla, who lives on a remote and mysterious island. The island is said to be enchanted and is surrounded by dangerous reefs that make it difficult for ships to approach. Hunilla is the last surviving member of her family, and she lives alone on the island, surviving by fishing and gathering fruits and vegetables. She is visited by a group of sailors who are stranded on the island after their ship is wrecked on the reefs. The sailors are initially suspicious of Hunilla, but she helps them to survive on the island, sharing her food and knowledge of the land.As the sailors spend more time on the island, they begin to uncover the secrets of Hunilla's past and the mysterious nature of the island itself. They discover that Hunilla's family was once wealthy and powerful, but they were cursed by a group of witches and forced to flee to the island. The sailors also learn that the island is home to a tribe of cannibals who are feared by the local people.Hunilla: A Story of the Enchanted Isles is a haunting and atmospheric tale that explores themes of isolation, survival, and the supernatural. Melville's vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants create a sense of mystery and danger that draws the reader in and keeps them engaged until the very end.THIS 22 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Omnibus of Adventure Volume One, by Herman Melville. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 141914586X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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