The Forest Exiles: Or the Perils of a Peruvian Family Amid the Wilds of the Amazon (1881)

The Forest Exiles is a novel by Mayne Reid, first published in 1881. The story follows the adventures of a Peruvian family who find themselves stranded in the Amazon jungle after their boat is destroyed in a storm. The family consists of the father, Don Pablo, his wife, Dona Isidora, and their two children, Juan and Isola. They are joined by a Native American guide named Jaguar, who helps them navigate the dangerous and unfamiliar terrain.As they journey deeper into the jungle, the family must contend with a variety of challenges, including hostile tribes, dangerous animals, and treacherous terrain. They also face internal struggles, as they grapple with their own fears and uncertainties in the face of such adversity.Despite the many dangers they encounter, the family remains determined to survive and find their way back to civilization. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about courage, resilience, and the power of family bonds.The Forest Exiles is a thrilling adventure story that offers a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in the Amazon jungle. It is a classic example of the adventure genre and remains popular among readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.