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100 1 _aLever, Charles,
_d1806-1872
245 1 0 _aJack Hinton: The Guardsman
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-07-05
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSoldiers -- Great Britain -- Fiction
653 _aVeterans -- Great Britain -- Fiction
653 _aDublin (Ireland) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
653 _aIreland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
700 1 _aBrowne, Hablot Knight,
_d1815-1882
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33082
999 _c73928
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