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Title: Beauchamp; or, The Error.
Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Beauchamp; or, The Error" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set during the reign of one of the British Georges and introduces us to Beauchamp, a young gentleman who becomes embroiled in a dangerous encounter with highwaymen while on a country road. The book explores themes of adventure, chivalry, and the complexities of human nature, hinting at the moral dilemmas and societal issues of the time. The opening of the novel depicts a picturesque May evening, as the protagonist rides along a tranquil road, enjoying the beauty of nature. However, this peaceful scene soon turns tumultuous when he hears cries for help and discovers an attempted robbery of a lady being dragged from her carriage. Acting on impulse, Beauchamp intervenes, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the assailants, which showcases his courage and character. After the threat is resolved, the story introduces additional characters, including the distressed ladies involved, setting the stage for further developments and explorations of personal relationships and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801?-1860
EBook No.: 51898
Published: Apr 30, 2016
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Beauchamp; or, The Error.
Note: Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided from
Google Books (Harvard University)
Summary: "Beauchamp; or, The Error" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set during the reign of one of the British Georges and introduces us to Beauchamp, a young gentleman who becomes embroiled in a dangerous encounter with highwaymen while on a country road. The book explores themes of adventure, chivalry, and the complexities of human nature, hinting at the moral dilemmas and societal issues of the time. The opening of the novel depicts a picturesque May evening, as the protagonist rides along a tranquil road, enjoying the beauty of nature. However, this peaceful scene soon turns tumultuous when he hears cries for help and discovers an attempted robbery of a lady being dragged from her carriage. Acting on impulse, Beauchamp intervenes, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the assailants, which showcases his courage and character. After the threat is resolved, the story introduces additional characters, including the distressed ladies involved, setting the stage for further developments and explorations of personal relationships and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801?-1860
EBook No.: 51898
Published: Apr 30, 2016
Downloads: 72
Language: English
Subject: Great Britain -- History -- 18th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.