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Title: The Perils of Certain English Prisoners
Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1894 Chapman and Hall "Christmas Stories" edition by David Price
Summary: "The Perils of Certain English Prisoners" by Charles Dickens is a fictional narrative written in the mid-19th century. The story commences in the South American waters during the year 1744, focusing on Gill Davis, a private in the Royal Marines, as he embarks on an adventure on the armed sloop Christopher Columbus destined for a small English colony known as Silver-Store. The tale promises elements of exploration, danger, and personal struggles, all reflecting Dickens's signature blend of social commentary and character-driven storytelling. The opening of the book introduces us to Gill Davis, an uneducated but observant private who reflects on his life and the inequalities he perceives between the privileged inhabitants of Silver-Store and his own harsh existence. As the Marines disembark on the island and prepare to confront potential threats from pirates, they meet various colony members, including the enchanting Miss Maryon, whose presence significantly affects Davis. The plot thickens when it is revealed that pirates are lurking nearby, setting the stage for soon-to-come conflict and the unveiling of deeper themes of loyalty, bravery, and betrayal as the characters navigate their fates in this foreign land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
EBook No.: 1406
Published: Aug 1, 1998
Downloads: 266
Language: English
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Perils of Certain English Prisoners
Note: Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1894 Chapman and Hall "Christmas Stories" edition by David Price
Summary: "The Perils of Certain English Prisoners" by Charles Dickens is a fictional narrative written in the mid-19th century. The story commences in the South American waters during the year 1744, focusing on Gill Davis, a private in the Royal Marines, as he embarks on an adventure on the armed sloop Christopher Columbus destined for a small English colony known as Silver-Store. The tale promises elements of exploration, danger, and personal struggles, all reflecting Dickens's signature blend of social commentary and character-driven storytelling. The opening of the book introduces us to Gill Davis, an uneducated but observant private who reflects on his life and the inequalities he perceives between the privileged inhabitants of Silver-Store and his own harsh existence. As the Marines disembark on the island and prepare to confront potential threats from pirates, they meet various colony members, including the enchanting Miss Maryon, whose presence significantly affects Davis. The plot thickens when it is revealed that pirates are lurking nearby, setting the stage for soon-to-come conflict and the unveiling of deeper themes of loyalty, bravery, and betrayal as the characters navigate their fates in this foreign land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870
EBook No.: 1406
Published: Aug 1, 1998
Downloads: 266
Language: English
Subject: English fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.