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In this exciting sequel to The Coral Island, R. M. Ballantyne continues the adventures of Ralph Rover, Jack Martin, and Peterkin Gay, who go to hunt and study Africa's elusive gorilla. The trio has a knack for finding danger, and there are many hilarious and hair-raising events they must pass through. Elephants and lions are just a few of the dangers that roam the African safari. The real question is, can Ralph, Jack, and Peterkin survive the dangers of a brutal slave-trader and a volatile native king?

From the author of critically acclaimed Don Don comes this startling journey through a distant land. In an African country, while a civil war rages, Kibwe and Zuberi meet. Both are 12 years old, both are orphans; Kibwe's parents killed in the name of war and Zuberi's in the name of trade. Kibwe is a boy and Zuberi a gorilla, a young silverback. They are on the run: Kibwe, from the horrors he has committed as a child soldier, and Zuberi, from the violent hand of man.

Ralph Rover’s journey continues with gorillas, rhinos, and tribal encounters. A wild African expedition filled with perils, creatures, and heart-pounding moments. Discover hundreds of ad-free audiobooks, soothing sounds for sleep and meditation, and more—unwind and learn at www.adfreebooks.com!

Generationen lasen begeistert die Abenteuer der beiden Weltenbummler Rolf Torring und Hans Warren. Die Serie erschien von 1930 bis 1939 in 445 Heften im Verlag Neues Verlagshaus für Volksliteratur GmbH, Berlin, und noch einmal von 1950 bis 1960 in 273 Heftausgaben zunächst im nun in Bad Pyrmont angesiedelten Verlagshaus, später in Lizenz bei Pabel, Rastatt. Wie Peter Wanjek in seiner grundlegenden Arbeit "Rolf Torrings Abenteuer".

Roberto Arlt se embarca en el buque Cabo Santo Tomé con destino a España. Durante más de un año recorrerá la península de sur a norte, pero también las ciudades de Tánger, Tetuán y Ceuta, en el norte de África. Allí descubre un mundo fascinante que mantiene costumbres medievales, donde se mueve una muchedumbre espesa y pintoresca, materialista, poética, cruel y con rasgos de extraña generosidad. Fruto de aquel viaje es esta colección de cuentos.

Scientists add that he’s the most compassionate gorilla-suited man they have come across.

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