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ISBN 10: 9370427503 ISBN 13: 9789370427501
Editorial: Double 9 Books, 2025

Sinopsis

The Adventures of Louis de Rougemont is an autobiographical adventure that recounts the author’s thrilling and dangerous exploits as he journeys into the wild, navigating the challenges of nature, survival, and cultural encounters. The narrative highlights Rougemont’s experiences as a pearl diver, venturing into the depths of the ocean, and his dangerous interactions with marine life like sharks and octopuses. The story explores the themes of survival and exploration, focusing on the difficulties faced when navigating unfamiliar and hostile environments. As Rougemont reflects on his early life in Paris and his decision to embark on this perilous journey, he provides a glimpse into the challenges of living in a foreign land. The narrative also touches on the clash of cultures as Rougemont interacts with indigenous peoples, illustrating the complexities of cultural encounters during this period. The story’s opening establishes Rougemont as a curious and brave character, eager to experience the world but soon facing the harsh realities of survival when misfortune strikes, leading to his isolation on a remote island.

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Acerca del autor

Louis de Rougemont, born Henri Louis Grin on November 12, 1847, in Gressy, Vaud, Switzerland, was a self-proclaimed explorer whose fabricated adventures captivated many in the late 19th century. At the age of sixteen, he left home and held various jobs, including a footman to an actress, a servant to a Swiss banker, and a butler for the Governor of Western Australia. He also tried his hand at numerous ventures like being a doctor, spirit photographer, and inventor. In 1898, he began writing about his invented exploits in the British magazine The Wide World Magazine, claiming to have spent years in the outback of Australia and New Guinea, where he had been worshipped by Indigenous people. His tales included fantastical encounters, such as riding turtles and witnessing flying wombats. His stories were met with scepticism, leading to an investigation by the Royal Geographical Society, but his claims remained widely unverified.

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Editorial
Double 9 Books
Año de publicación
2025
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
9370427503
ISBN 13 
9789370427501
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
220
Contacto del fabricante
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