The Red Sea Triumph
The Red Sea Triumph is a novel written by Charles Kingsley that was first published in 1856. The book tells the story of a group of British sailors who are shipwrecked on an island and must find a way to survive. They eventually discover a hidden treasure, which they use to escape from the island and return home.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1873 · Genre: Historical, Adventure, Religious · 3,489 words
First lines
_Preached Easter-day Morning_, 1852.
This is a night to be much observed unto the Lord, for bringing the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. -EXODUS xii. 42.
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The Red Sea Triumph is listed on Textopian as a speech by Charles Kingsley, dated 1873 CE.
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1873 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical, Adventure, Religious, Sea Stories
- Length: 3,489 words
- Structure: 1 section, 25 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical — The title suggests a historical theme, possibly related to biblical or ancient history where the Red Sea has significant relevance.
- Adventure — Charles Kingsley is known for his adventure novels and the word 'Triumph' could connote a journey or quest with an ultimate victory.
- Religious — The 'Red Sea' reference might refer to biblical scenarios where many significant events unfolded, such as the escape of the Israelites from Egypt.
- Sea Stories — Given the title explicitly mentions the sea, the narrative might revolve around sailing or sea exploration.
Tags
adventure · historical · biblical · drama · faith · redemption · journey · struggle · leadership · courage · perseverance · sacrifice