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Title: Micah Clarke
His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734

Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Lionel G. Sear, and David Widger

Summary: "Micah Clarke" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is presented as a recollection of events by Micah Clarke himself, who recounts his experiences growing up during a tumultuous period in English history, particularly focusing on the conflicts of the time, including the English Civil War. The protagonist, Micah Clarke, is the son of a former soldier and preacher known as Ironside Joe, and his tale begins as he reflects on his childhood and the significant influences that shaped his character and beliefs. The opening of the book sets the stage for a deeply personal and historical narrative. Micah begins by addressing his three grandchildren during a winter evening in 1734, expressing a desire to share his life's adventures, warning them about the perils of forgetting the past as peace has settled in Britain. He offers vivid descriptions of his early life in the village of Havant, his father's stern Puritan beliefs, and significant events that shaped his family's history. The early chapters introduce various themes, such as religious fervor, family dynamics, and Micah's evolution in a society fraught with conflict and dissent. These foundational elements establish his motivations and foreshadow his future adventures, which are tied to England's turbulent struggles for faith and liberty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930

EBook No.: 9504

Published: Dec 1, 2005

Downloads: 231

Language: English

Subject: Grandparent and child -- Fiction

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Stuarts, 1603-1714 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Micah Clarke
His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734

Note: Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Lionel G. Sear, and David Widger

Summary: "Micah Clarke" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is presented as a recollection of events by Micah Clarke himself, who recounts his experiences growing up during a tumultuous period in English history, particularly focusing on the conflicts of the time, including the English Civil War. The protagonist, Micah Clarke, is the son of a former soldier and preacher known as Ironside Joe, and his tale begins as he reflects on his childhood and the significant influences that shaped his character and beliefs. The opening of the book sets the stage for a deeply personal and historical narrative. Micah begins by addressing his three grandchildren during a winter evening in 1734, expressing a desire to share his life's adventures, warning them about the perils of forgetting the past as peace has settled in Britain. He offers vivid descriptions of his early life in the village of Havant, his father's stern Puritan beliefs, and significant events that shaped his family's history. The early chapters introduce various themes, such as religious fervor, family dynamics, and Micah's evolution in a society fraught with conflict and dissent. These foundational elements establish his motivations and foreshadow his future adventures, which are tied to England's turbulent struggles for faith and liberty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930

EBook No.: 9504

Published: Dec 1, 2005

Downloads: 231

Language: English

Subject: Grandparent and child -- Fiction

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Stuarts, 1603-1714 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.