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Title: The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, Volume 1 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, Volume 1" by Robert Paltock is a novel written in the early 18th century. The tale revolves around the adventures of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish man who experiences a series of extraordinary events, including a shipwreck and his incredible encounters with a flying woman named Youwarkee in a mystical world. This whimsical narrative combines elements of fantasy, exploration, and romance. The opening of the book introduces Peter Wilkins and hints at his remarkable life story, which he recounts during his journey home from a shipwreck near the South Pole. It begins with the author, Robert Paltock, setting the stage with a preface and introduction that provide context about Peter's past and adventures to come. As Peter recounts his experiences, he reflects on his background, family struggles, and the remarkable circumstances that led him to encounter a flying woman and her unique society. The writing hints at themes of adventure, love, and the exploration of fantastical realms, engaging readers with the promise of a captivating journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Paltock, Robert, 1697-1767
Commentator: Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry), 1857-1920
EBook No.: 21513
Published: May 17, 2007
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, Volume 1 (of 2)
Note: Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, Volume 1" by Robert Paltock is a novel written in the early 18th century. The tale revolves around the adventures of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish man who experiences a series of extraordinary events, including a shipwreck and his incredible encounters with a flying woman named Youwarkee in a mystical world. This whimsical narrative combines elements of fantasy, exploration, and romance. The opening of the book introduces Peter Wilkins and hints at his remarkable life story, which he recounts during his journey home from a shipwreck near the South Pole. It begins with the author, Robert Paltock, setting the stage with a preface and introduction that provide context about Peter's past and adventures to come. As Peter recounts his experiences, he reflects on his background, family struggles, and the remarkable circumstances that led him to encounter a flying woman and her unique society. The writing hints at themes of adventure, love, and the exploration of fantastical realms, engaging readers with the promise of a captivating journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Paltock, Robert, 1697-1767
Commentator: Bullen, A. H. (Arthur Henry), 1857-1920
EBook No.: 21513
Published: May 17, 2007
Downloads: 104
Language: English
Subject: Fantasy fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.