"Nic Revel: A White Slave's Adventures in Alligator Land" by George Manville Fenn is a thrilling historical adventure set in the early 19th century. The story follows young Nic Revel, who lives on his family's Devon estate and becomes involved in a fight with poachers, unintentionally setting off a chain of unfortunate events. He is then wrongly forced into naval service by a press-gang and his misfortunes only escalate when he is sold into slavery in America, far away from his home and friends; forced to make his way in "Alligator Land". The narrative focuses on Nic's resilience, his longing for freedom, and his determination to return home amid incredibly difficult and dangerous circumstances. The author's vivid storytelling promises a compelling tale of courage and survival against all odds.
Nic Revel: A White Slave's Adventures in Alligator Land
By George Manville Fenn
Torn from his home and sold into slavery, a young man must find extraordinary courage if he ever hopes to return to his family and reclaim his freedom.
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About the AuthorGeorge Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind. His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles, George Alfred Henty.
George Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind. His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles, George Alfred Henty.
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