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Title: Jack Hinton: The Guardsman
Note: Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Jack Hinton: The Guardsman" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the early experiences of Jack Hinton, a young Englishman who finds himself serving as an aide-de-camp in Ireland amidst the complex social dynamics and humorous misunderstandings of a foreign land. Through Jack's journey, readers encounter a vivid depiction of Irish society, along with a cast of compelling characters that illustrate the contrasts and quirks of 19th-century life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Jack Hinton on a dark February night in London, as he prepares to embark on his military career that unexpectedly leads him to Ireland. During a family gathering, Jack learns of his appointment and the mixed reactions from his parents and cousin, Lady Julia. After a tumultuous sea voyage, Jack arrives in Dublin amid a storm and soon finds himself navigating the chaotic social landscape. His first impressions reveal a disparity between his preconceived notions of Ireland and the vibrant reality he encounters, setting the stage for humorous misadventures and critical cultural observations as he integrates into his new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lever, Charles James, 1806-1872
Illustrator: Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882
EBook No.: 33082
Published: Jul 5, 2010
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Subject: Veterans -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Subject: Dublin (Ireland) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Ireland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Jack Hinton: The Guardsman
Note: Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Jack Hinton: The Guardsman" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the early experiences of Jack Hinton, a young Englishman who finds himself serving as an aide-de-camp in Ireland amidst the complex social dynamics and humorous misunderstandings of a foreign land. Through Jack's journey, readers encounter a vivid depiction of Irish society, along with a cast of compelling characters that illustrate the contrasts and quirks of 19th-century life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Jack Hinton on a dark February night in London, as he prepares to embark on his military career that unexpectedly leads him to Ireland. During a family gathering, Jack learns of his appointment and the mixed reactions from his parents and cousin, Lady Julia. After a tumultuous sea voyage, Jack arrives in Dublin amid a storm and soon finds himself navigating the chaotic social landscape. His first impressions reveal a disparity between his preconceived notions of Ireland and the vibrant reality he encounters, setting the stage for humorous misadventures and critical cultural observations as he integrates into his new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lever, Charles James, 1806-1872
Illustrator: Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882
EBook No.: 33082
Published: Jul 5, 2010
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Subject: Veterans -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Subject: Dublin (Ireland) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Ireland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.