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The Rescue: A Romance Of The Shallows

The Rescue: A Romance Of The Shallows

Conrad, Joseph

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ISBN10: 1163523496
ISBN13: 9781163523490
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 412
Weight: 1.70
Height: 1.06 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Rescue: A Romance of the Shallows is a novel written by Joseph Conrad, first published in 1920. The story is set in the Malay Archipelago and follows the journey of Tom Lingard, a trader who is determined to rescue a young woman named Edith Travers from the clutches of a local villain named Almayer. Along the way, Lingard encounters a number of challenges, from treacherous waters to hostile natives, but he is undeterred in his quest to save Edith. The novel is a tale of adventure, romance, and intrigue, with Conrad's trademark themes of imperialism, colonialism, and cultural clashes. It explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggle between personal desires and loyalty to others. The Rescue is a captivating read, with vivid descriptions of the lush tropical landscapes and the dangers that lurk within them. It is a story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.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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