| Author |
Fenn, George Manville, 1831-1909 |
| Title |
The Golden Magnet
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"The Golden Magnet" by George Manville Fenn is a coming-of-age adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Harry, a restless young man discontented with the family soap-boiling business, who yearns for exploration and fortune in foreign lands. Accompanying him is Tom, a practical and resourceful worker at Harry's father's factory, who provides indispensable support and camaraderie throughout their escapades. The opening portion of the novel introduces a vivid backdrop of early South America, likened to El Dorado, brimming with treasures and adventure. The narrative sets the stage for Harry's decision to leave behind an unsatisfactory life, inspired by tales of glory and discovery. When Harry announces his plans to go abroad, Tom eagerly insists on joining him, leading to humorous exchanges that establish their camaraderie. The narrative unfolds as they prepare for their long journey to rejoin Harry's Uncle Reuben in South America, foreshadowing the adventures and trials they will encounter together, including a dramatic earth-shattering earthquake just after their arrival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Treasure troves -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24909 |
| Release Date |
Mar 24, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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