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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aGrant, James,
_d1822-1887
245 1 0 _aDick Rodney; or, The Adventures of an Eton Boy
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-04-13
508 _aAl Haines
520 _a"Dick Rodney; or, The Adventures of an Eton Boy" by James Grant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows young Dick Rodney, an Eton schoolboy, as he navigates through a series of exhilarating adventures that begin with his longing for greater accomplishments beyond the confines of school life. Readers can expect a mix of humor and suspense as Rodney embarks on a journey filled with perils, especially after being unexpectedly cast adrift from home, propelling him into a world of maritime escapades. At the start of the book, Dick Rodney reflects on his time at Eton, where he mused about his future while engaging in various sports and pastimes rather than focusing on studies that could lead to a career. He finds himself back at home, yearning for adventure and change, when circumstances lead him to experience danger and uncertainty at sea after being swept away with a schooner. The opening chapters establish his character, introduce the setting of Erlesmere, and hint at the thrilling escapades that await him beyond the tranquil life he once took for granted. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSea stories
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aNatural history -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSailors -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSurvival skills -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aCastaways -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYouth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65080
999 _c105903
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