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.)
Karen Young
1 month agoHaving explored similar works, the writing style is poetic but not overly flowery. I appreciate the effort put into this.
Elijah Wilson
5 months agoBased on the reviews, I decided to try it and the author avoids unnecessary jargon, which is refreshing. It is definitely a 5-star read from me.
Barbara Smith
5 months agoIts rare that I write reviews, but the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
Kimberly Harris
1 month agoIf you enjoy this genre, the logical flow of arguments makes it an essential resource for research. A solid resource I will return to often.
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Oliver Rodriguez
4 months agoIn my opinion, the author demonstrates strong mastery of the topic. I learned so much from this.