| Creator |
Strang, Herbert |
| Illustrator |
Rainey, W. (William), 1852-1936 |
| Title |
The Adventures of Harry Rochester: A Tale of the Days of Marlborough and Eugene
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Adventures of Harry Rochester: A Tale of the Days of Marlborough and Eugene" by Herbert Strang is a historical novel, likely written in the early 20th century. The book centers around Harry Rochester, the son of a parish priest, who finds himself embroiled in events related to the historic military campaigns of the early 18th century, specifically those involving figures like Marlborough and Eugene. The narrative promises to blend a good story with insights into life during a fascinating but tumultuous period in British history. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to a summer day in 1702, where the aristocratic Lord Godolphin is traveling with his son, Frank, through Winton St. Mary. They pause at a village cricket match, where the locals, including Harry Rochester, are competing against young men from Cambridge. The match serves as a backdrop for showcasing the characters and setting, revealing Harry as a promising young player who ultimately leads his team to victory. Through dialogue and interactions, the scene hints at broader social dynamics and sets the stage for both personal and historical adventures that are likely to unfold as the story progresses. (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 |
Blenheim, Battle of, Blindheim, Bavaria, Germany, 1704 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
44362 |
| Release Date |
Dec 5, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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