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Title: Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin" by William H.G. Kingston is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows two elderly minor noblemen, Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin, who embark on an ill-fated journey to explore the world, only to find themselves tangled in absurd predicaments that lead them no farther than Holland. Their comedic misadventures, characterized by their bumbling and literal interpretations of travel, promise a lighthearted romp filled with laughter. At the start of the story, Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin engage in a whimsical dialogue contemplating their decision to travel. Despite a lack of clear plans, their discussions lead to the hasty decision to depart immediately, illustrating their amusing naivety and misunderstanding of travel. As they set sail aboard the galiot "Golden Hog", they humorously get sidetracked by mundane concerns and the antics of the crew. The opening establishes their characters well, showcasing the dynamic between the practical Baron and the oblivious Count, setting the stage for further humorous encounters in their travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
EBook No.: 21463
Published: May 15, 2007
Downloads: 139
Language: English
Subject: Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Wit and humor, Juvenile
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin" by William H.G. Kingston is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows two elderly minor noblemen, Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin, who embark on an ill-fated journey to explore the world, only to find themselves tangled in absurd predicaments that lead them no farther than Holland. Their comedic misadventures, characterized by their bumbling and literal interpretations of travel, promise a lighthearted romp filled with laughter. At the start of the story, Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin engage in a whimsical dialogue contemplating their decision to travel. Despite a lack of clear plans, their discussions lead to the hasty decision to depart immediately, illustrating their amusing naivety and misunderstanding of travel. As they set sail aboard the galiot "Golden Hog", they humorously get sidetracked by mundane concerns and the antics of the crew. The opening establishes their characters well, showcasing the dynamic between the practical Baron and the oblivious Count, setting the stage for further humorous encounters in their travels. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880
EBook No.: 21463
Published: May 15, 2007
Downloads: 139
Language: English
Subject: Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Wit and humor, Juvenile
Subject: Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.