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Title: The Young Rajah
Note: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Young Rajah" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Reginald Hamerton, a young man returning to India in search of his father's important documents just before the Indian Mutiny. As the narrative unfolds, Reginald discovers that he is the heir to a princely lineage, which complicates his journey and introduces him to the complexities of leadership and duty amidst a backdrop of social unrest. The opening of the book sets the stage aboard the ship Glamorgan Castle, sailing to India. Various passengers, including Reginald, are introduced alongside Colonel Ross and his daughter Violet, who becomes a key character in Reginald's life. As they journey, Reginald's courage rises to the occasion when he selflessly rescues a fellow passenger from drowning. His actions win him admiration from Violet, while the enigmatic nature of his own heritage and the proximity of potential conflict loom in the background. The scene blends humor, character development, and foreshadowing, hinting at the larger adventure and challenges that await Reginald in the heart of India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Illustrator: Gruine, W. G. C.
EBook No.: 21485
Published: May 15, 2007
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: India -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Young Rajah
Note: Reading ease score: 63.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Young Rajah" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Reginald Hamerton, a young man returning to India in search of his father's important documents just before the Indian Mutiny. As the narrative unfolds, Reginald discovers that he is the heir to a princely lineage, which complicates his journey and introduces him to the complexities of leadership and duty amidst a backdrop of social unrest. The opening of the book sets the stage aboard the ship Glamorgan Castle, sailing to India. Various passengers, including Reginald, are introduced alongside Colonel Ross and his daughter Violet, who becomes a key character in Reginald's life. As they journey, Reginald's courage rises to the occasion when he selflessly rescues a fellow passenger from drowning. His actions win him admiration from Violet, while the enigmatic nature of his own heritage and the proximity of potential conflict loom in the background. The scene blends humor, character development, and foreshadowing, hinting at the larger adventure and challenges that await Reginald in the heart of India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
Illustrator: Gruine, W. G. C.
EBook No.: 21485
Published: May 15, 2007
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: India -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.