Väkevä Billy: Seikkailuromaani Tyyneltämereltä

Name: Väkevä Billy: Seikkailuromaani Tyyneltämereltä
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs

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A gritty urban tough raised in Chicago's gangs evolves from petty theft and street fights into a prizefighter and seaman; aboard a coastal schooner he becomes entangled in schemes and violence that carry him across the sea. Shipboard betrayals and a storm lead to isolation on remote shores where he must defend a threatened woman and confront raiders, forging unexpected alliances with local and transplanted companions. Through brutal combat, resourceful survival, and reluctant tenderness he undergoes a moral transformation, shifting from a self-centered street fighter to a loyal protector whose courage and instincts shape his redemption.

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Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American author best known for his influential works in the science fiction and adventure genres. He gained fame with his iconic creation, Tarzan, first introduced in the novel "Tarzan of the Apes," which has become a staple of popular culture. Burroughs also created the Barsoom series, starting with "A Princess of Mars," which explores themes of heroism and alien worlds. His imaginative storytelling and pioneering contributions to the genre have left a lasting legacy, inspiring countless adaptations and authors. Burroughs' works often blend adventure with elements of fantasy, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century literature.

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