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Lever, Charles James
1806
1872
Lorrequer, Harry
O'Dowd, Cornelius
Browne, Hablot Knight
1815
1882
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Browne, Hablot K. (Hablot Knight)
Browne, H. K. (Hablot Knight)
Brown, Hablot K. (Hablot Knight)
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Jack Hinton: The Guardsman
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"Jack Hinton: The Guardsman" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the early experiences of Jack Hinton, a young Englishman who finds himself serving as an aide-de-camp in Ireland amidst the complex social dynamics and humorous misunderstandings of a foreign land. Through Jack's journey, readers encounter a vivid depiction of Irish society, along with a cast of compelling characters that illustrate the contrasts and quirks of 19th-century life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Jack Hinton on a dark February night in London, as he prepares to embark on his military career that unexpectedly leads him to Ireland. During a family gathering, Jack learns of his appointment and the mixed reactions from his parents and cousin, Lady Julia. After a tumultuous sea voyage, Jack arrives in Dublin amid a storm and soon finds himself navigating the chaotic social landscape. His first impressions reveal a disparity between his preconceived notions of Ireland and the vibrant reality he encounters, setting the stage for humorous misadventures and critical cultural observations as he integrates into his new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Veterans -- Great Britain -- Fiction
Dublin (Ireland) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Ireland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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