Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 143 Doyle, Arthur Conan 1859 1930 Conan Doyle, Arthur, Sir Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, A. Conan Rodney Stone Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Transcribed from the 1921 Eveleigh Nash & Grayson edition by David Price "Rodney Stone" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in early 19th century England, focusing on the lives of its characters who navigate the social and cultural dynamics of the time, particularly around the themes of boxing and family. The story is presented through the eyes of Rodney Stone, who reflects on his upbringing, familial connections, and the influence of notable figures from his past. At the start of the novel, the narrator introduces himself as Rodney Stone, recounting his early life in the quaint village of Friar's Oak. He paints a vivid picture of his childhood, detailing his relationships with his mother, who plays a significant role in his life, and his father, a sailor often away at sea. Additionally, he introduces Boy Jim, a close friend and the son of the village blacksmith, Champion Harrison, who was once a formidable fighter in the boxing ring. The narrative sets a nostalgic tone as Rodney reflects on a time of change and the memories of his youth that intertwine with the adventures and challenges faced by him and his companions in their quiet village. Through these characters, the reader is drawn into a world of familial bonds, aspirations for a broader life, and the complex interplay of honor and pride that defines their existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Boxing -- England -- Fiction Boxing stories PR Text Historical Fiction Browsing: Fiction 560550 560440 2024-10-03T04:09:16.540937 2023-10-03T04:39:18.577615 text/html text/html 580213 2017-02-16T10:32:58 text/html 208516 2017-02-16T10:33:24 text/html application/zip 283156 2024-10-03T04:09:25.236884 application/epub+zip 290781 2024-10-03T04:09:18.826963 application/epub+zip 290781 2024-10-03T04:09:17.453945 application/epub+zip 491588 2024-10-03T04:09:30.231870 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 454672 2024-10-03T04:09:24.347939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 418644 2022-09-03T06:06:43.713888 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 532384 532329 2024-10-03T04:09:15.261948 2023-10-03T04:39:17.477583 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 532076 2017-02-16T10:32:56 text/plain; charset=utf-8 202651 2017-02-16T10:33:24 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19704 2024-10-03T04:09:30.361856 application/rdf+xml 11991 2024-10-03T04:09:18.024965 image/jpeg 3174 2024-10-03T04:09:17.738997 image/jpeg 275900 2024-10-03T04:09:16.591934 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia