Gulf of Siam
Find some maps of the Gulf of Siam, both now, and in the from the late 19th century. Identify the locations mentioned in the story.
Create Your Own Story
Choose one of the relationships or stories within the book and create a separate movie or book synopsis on that piece of the book. Who are the characters? What situation are they in? Be as creative as you want.
Research what sort of ships would have been used at the time in which Conrad's story is set. Be sure to pay attention to the details concerning each ship.
The Era of Ships and Sailors
Go online, or visit the library, and find out as much as you can about what it was like to sail ships for a living during the era this book was written. What kind of living could they make? Are there...
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