Afloat In The Forest: A Voyage Among The Tree-Tops

by Thomas Mayne Reid

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250 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2007

About the author

"Captain" Reid wrote many adventure novels akin to those written by Frederick Marryat and Robert Louis Stevenson. He was a great admirer of Lord Byron. These novels contain action that takes place primarily in untamed settings: the American West, Mexico, South Africa, the Himalayas, and Jamaica.

Reviews

[Dr. Kat]

I have read many of Mayne Reid's books. This one was written in 1869. I truly enjoy reading old books because the covers are lovely pieces of art, the pages are thick and sensuous, the drawings are an etcher's envy, and the grammar is flawless! Old books use a wide range of vocabulary and remind us the many eloquent ways to describe. Mayne Reid brought us the precursor to the adventures of The Hardy Boys, but on a much more refined and exotic level. His references to plant and animal life are accurate and the reader can learn much from his research. The storyline was captivating, giving us thrill and calm between surprises. As always, he allows us a happy ending.