A Boy's Voyage Round the World (eBook)

Samuel Smiles (Autor)

Samuel Smiles (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2022
665 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654724083-9 (EAN)

Infos

Samuel Smiles' 'A Boy's Voyage Round the World' is a captivating travel diary that follows the adventures of a young boy as he travels across different continents, experiencing new cultures and encountering various challenges. The book is written in a straightforward and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all ages. Smiles' vivid descriptions and detailed observations provide a rich insight into the global landscape of the 19th century. As a pioneer in the self-help genre, Smiles' work encourages personal growth and resilience through the boy's journey of self-discovery and maturity. The book also delves into themes of perseverance, courage, and the importance of seizing opportunities. 'A Boy's Voyage Round the World' is not just a travelogue, but a timeless literary piece that continues to inspire readers to explore the world and embrace life's adventures.

Autor

Samuel Smiles (1812-1904) was a Scottish author and reformer, renowned for his promotion of self-help and individual responsibility, a theme that crystallized in his most famous work, 'Self-Help; with Illustrations of Character and Conduct' (1859). A versatile writer and avid proponent of Victorian values, Smiles wrote extensively on themes of industriousness, frugality, and perseverance. Starting his career as a doctor, he moved quickly into journalism and politics, advocating for political reform and the temperance movement, as well as aiding in the promotion of popular education. Smiles was a prolific author; among his lesser-known yet insightful works is 'A Boy's Voyage Round the World' which offers a narrative of a young man's global travels, epitomizing the Victorian spirit of adventure and learning. His literary style can often be characterized by its narrative accessibility, moral underpinnings, and didactic intent, aimed at inspiring readers to be proactive in their personal development and citizenship. While critics have sometimes dismissed his writings as overly simplistic or moralistic, Smiles's impact on self-improvement literature is undeniable, and his works continue to be referenced in discussions on personal and societal ethics in the modern era.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Reisen ► Reiseführer
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
• Schlagworte: 19th Century travelogue • adventure travel literature • Australia • British authorship • classic travel narratives • Coming of age journey • coming of age tale • Description and travel • Educational voyage • exploration narrative • Geography General • historical journey • Historical travel account • juvenalia navigation story • maritime adventure • nautical adventure books • Nautical exploration • round the world voyage • Samuel Smiles author • Victorian era exploration • Victorian era travel • Voyages around the world • young protagonist • Youthful travelogue