The Adventures of Louis de Rougemont (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Louis De Rougemont

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1528275470 ISBN 13: 9781528275477

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Adventures of a daring explorer: a firsthand account of survival, treasure, and peril across the Australian frontier.

In this gripping memoir, read the journey of Louis de Rougemont as he leaves home, paddles into unknown waters, and faces hostile seas, fierce tribes, and the lure of gold. The book blends remarkable travel with vivid scenes of life among Indigenous communities, risky expeditions, and the constant pull between civilization and the wild.

• Experience pearl-fishing exploits and dramatic close encounters with ocean life.
• Follow a long, perilous trek through remote terrains with improvised gear and scarce resources.
• Meet diverse peoples and cultures, and witness the challenges of crossing borders between worlds.
• Feel the tension of encounters with outsiders and the longing for home and safety.

Ideal for readers who crave adventurous true-life tales of travel, risk, and resilience in the face of the unknown.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528275470
• ISBN 13: 9781528275477
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 422