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Title: Cardigan
Note: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Cardigan" by Robert W. Chambers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the colonial period of America, specifically around the year 1774, and follows the life and adventures of a young boy named Michael Cardigan. As he navigates his coming of age in a world filled with conflict and early American pioneer life, themes of loyalty, ambition, and personal identity unfold throughout the narrative. At the start of the novel, Michael is portrayed as a rebellious and willful boy at the cusp of adulthood, feeling tethered by the constraints of his schooling and the expectations set by his guardian, Sir William Johnson. The opening chapters provide a glimpse into Michael's struggles with authority, his desire for independence, and his yearning for escapism through fishing. His relationship with Silver Heels, a spirited girl who is equally determined, is central to the narrative, illustrating childhood conflicts and camaraderie. The arrival of a new schoolmaster and the backdrop of impending conflicts add tension and anticipation for Michael's journey towards self-discovery and historical significance, setting the stage for a tale rich with adventure and character development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933
EBook No.: 38958
Published: Feb 22, 2012
Downloads: 100
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
Subject: New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Cardigan
Note: Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Starner, Melissa McDaniel and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
(This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Cardigan" by Robert W. Chambers is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the colonial period of America, specifically around the year 1774, and follows the life and adventures of a young boy named Michael Cardigan. As he navigates his coming of age in a world filled with conflict and early American pioneer life, themes of loyalty, ambition, and personal identity unfold throughout the narrative. At the start of the novel, Michael is portrayed as a rebellious and willful boy at the cusp of adulthood, feeling tethered by the constraints of his schooling and the expectations set by his guardian, Sir William Johnson. The opening chapters provide a glimpse into Michael's struggles with authority, his desire for independence, and his yearning for escapism through fishing. His relationship with Silver Heels, a spirited girl who is equally determined, is central to the narrative, illustrating childhood conflicts and camaraderie. The arrival of a new schoolmaster and the backdrop of impending conflicts add tension and anticipation for Michael's journey towards self-discovery and historical significance, setting the stage for a tale rich with adventure and character development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933
EBook No.: 38958
Published: Feb 22, 2012
Downloads: 100
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
Subject: New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.