Out on the Pampas; Or, The Young Settlers by G. A. Henty
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| Author | Henty, G. A. (George Alfred), 1832-1902 |
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| Illustrator | Zwecker, Johann Baptist, 1814-1876 |
| Title | Out on the Pampas; Or, The Young Settlers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Out on the Pampas; Or, The Young Settlers" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the Hardy family, who decide to emigrate from England to the Argentine Republic to seek a better life, especially for their children. The narrative captures their initial struggles and preparations for settling in a new, challenging environment, focusing particularly on the experiences of the young settlers, Charley and Hubert. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for the Hardy family's adventurous journey. Mr. and Mrs. Hardy discuss the challenges of raising their children in England and ponder the prospect of moving to South America for opportunities in farming. They ultimately decide to emigrate, thoughtfully preparing their children for the transition. The parents and kids enthusiastically engage in learning new skills such as gardening, carpentry, and even the Spanish language, demonstrating their commitment to adapting to frontier life. The sense of excitement and trepidation surrounding their migration is palpable, suggesting a tale filled with adventure, growth, and the clash of civilizations as they set out on this bold new chapter of their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Pampas (Argentina) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30143 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 105 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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