| Author |
Bond, Nelson S., 1908-2006 |
| Illustrator |
Fuqua, Robert, 1905-1959 |
| Title |
Gods of the jungle
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| Original Publication |
New York, NY: Ziff-Davis Publishing Company, 1942.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Gods of the Jungle" by Nelson S. Bond is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of World War II, featuring aviator Ramey Winters and his co-pilot, Red Barrett, as they navigate a perilous situation above the war-torn jungles of Southeast Asia. The narrative explores themes of adventure, the mysteries of ancient civilizations, and the intersection of the past with the present. At the start of the story, Ramey Winters and Red Barrett are flying their military aircraft over the jungles of Southeast Asia, tasked with reconnaissance missions against Japanese forces. The beauty of the nighttime landscape captivates them, but soon they become embroiled in a dangerous dogfight with enemy planes. Ramey's desperation escalates when he witnesses his friend Red being struck by enemy fire. As the story unfolds, they crash land near an ancient temple, sparking a series of mysterious encounters and adventures that connect them with the enigmatic history of Angkor. Ultimately, their survival hinges on their ability to navigate the ancient ruins and discover the secrets tied to their current predicament. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Time travel -- Fiction
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| Subject |
World War, 1939-1945 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Angkor Wat (Angkor) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74490 |
| Release Date |
Sep 28, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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