Book cover for Blown To Bits; Or, The Lonely Man Of Rakata A Tale Of The Malay Archipelago by Robert Michael Ballantyne

Blown To Bits; Or, The Lonely Man Of Rakata A Tale Of The Malay Archipelago

2023 Released
6-7 Hours
Audiobook Unavailable
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Double 9 BooksISBN 9789358598650

In the year 1883, a young man named Jack Glass is shipwrecked on the volcanic island of Rakata in the Sunda Strait. Jack is the only survivor of the wreck, and he soon finds himself stranded on a deserted island with no food, no water, and no way to contact the outside world. Jack is determined to survive, and he sets about building a shelter, finding food, and exploring the island. He soon discovers that Rakata is a dangerous place, inhabited by wild animals, poisonous plants, and active volcanoes. Despite the dangers, Jack perseveres, and he eventually makes contact with a passing ship. He is rescued and returned to civilization, but he never forgets his time on Rakata, and he is forever changed by the experience. Blown to Bits is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. It is a story of survival, courage, and the power of the human spirit.

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