Athelstane Ford by Allen Upward

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Author Upward, Allen, 1863-1926
Title Athelstane Ford
Note Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Athelstane Ford" by Allen Upward is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the journey of a young man named Athelstane Ford, whose life takes a tumultuous turn as he seeks adventure and wealth by joining a privateer crew led by his cousin Rupert. This pursuit becomes fraught with challenges, including betrayal, rivalry, and the harsh realities of a life at sea. The opening of the story introduces Athelstane as he reflects on his life of quiet dissatisfaction in Brandon and his yearning for adventure. The narrative begins with the arrival of his cousin Rupert, who proposes a significant change in Athelstane's life: a dangerous opportunity aboard the privateer ship, the "Fair Maid". As Athelstane grapples with the decision to leave his sheltered life behind, he is drawn into a world filled with excitement, danger, and moral ambiguity. This section highlights the themes of yearning for freedom and the conflict between familial loyalty and personal ambition, setting the stage for Athelstane’s tumultuous journey ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Adventure stories
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EBook-No. 26677
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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