Project Gutenberg 2016-04-02 Public domain in the USA. 109 James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) 1860 James, George Payne Rainsford Delaware; or, The Ruined Family. Vol. 1 Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by the Web Archive (University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) "Delaware; or, The Ruined Family. Vol. 1" by G. P. R. James is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story likely centers around Captain Delaware, a young naval officer, and his family facing financial difficulties, juxtaposed against characters like Henry Burrel, an enigmatic gentleman newly arrived in the rural village of Emberton. As their lives intersect, themes of social class, pride, and the pursuit of happiness against the backdrop of English society begin to emerge. The opening of the novel introduces us to a tale of contrasting fortunes, starting with Burrel's arrival in Emberton. His initial experiences highlight the quaint yet stifling atmosphere of the village, filled with the whispers of its residents regarding his class and status. Meanwhile, we are introduced to Captain Delaware, who is grappling with the weight of his family's legacy and their declining fortune. As their paths cross, tension builds around societal expectations and personal ambitions, setting the stage for deeper explorations of character and relationships. The narrative cleverly combines observations about the picturesque English landscape with sharp social commentary, creating a rich tapestry of life both in the bustling city and the tranquil countryside. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 390779 2025-07-20T14:32:57.897546 text/html 369571 2024-10-23T00:16:35 text/html 222494 2025-07-20T14:33:05.123519 application/epub+zip 228712 2025-07-20T14:33:01.055546 application/epub+zip 209785 2025-07-20T14:32:59.800564 application/epub+zip 429628 2025-07-20T14:33:08.177534 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 413609 2025-07-20T14:33:04.357605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 387604 2022-09-23T13:50:08.432923 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 363850 2025-07-20T14:32:57.269559 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 344050 2024-10-23T00:16:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16630 2025-07-20T14:33:08.301492 application/rdf+xml 17106 2025-07-20T14:33:00.368537 image/jpeg 4027 2025-07-20T14:33:00.120557 image/jpeg 218409 2025-07-20T14:32:57.928566 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia