The God of Civilization: A Romance by Mrs. M. A. Pittock
"The God of Civilization: A Romance" by Mrs. M. A. Pittock is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Mabel Miller, a young woman weary of the monotony of her high-society life in San Francisco, who desires adventure and excitement. Prompted by her father, she embarks on a sea voyage to Australia, accompanied by friends and acquaintances, setting the stage for a tale filled with romance and
unexpected trials. The opening of the novel introduces Mabel's dissatisfaction with her life, despite enjoying the privileges granted by her father's wealth. As she expresses her desire for novelty, her father arranges for her to join a journey to Australia aboard a sailing ship, leading to an enthusiastic preparation for her departure. Shortly after setting sail, the narrative shifts from social concerns to the budding relationships and camaraderie among the passengers. However, this peaceful setting transforms into chaos when the ship suffers a catastrophic fire, forcing them into lifeboats and setting the characters on a harrowing journey of survival. The contrast between Mabel's initial longing for adventure and the dramatic challenges they encounter paints a compelling picture of both her character and the narrative ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Pittock, M. A., Mrs. |
|---|---|
| Title | The God of Civilization: A Romance |
| Original Publication | United States: Eureka Publishing Company,1890. |
| Series Title | Mid-ocean library; v. 1, no. 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Dime novels |
| Subject | Oceania -- Description and travel -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67543 |
| Release Date | Mar 2, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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