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100 1 _aPaltock, Robert,
_d1697-1767
245 1 4 _aThe Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, Volume 2 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-02
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, Volume 2" by Robert Paltock is a novel written in the late 18th century. The story continues the journey of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish man who has previously survived a shipwreck and encountered a fantastical world inhabited by flying beings called Glums and Gawrys. As he adjusts to this new realm, the narrative delves deeper into his interactions with its inhabitants and further explores themes of adventure, love, and social dynamics. At the start of this volume, Peter prepares for the arrival of his father-in-law, Pendlehamby, and reflects on his life since marrying Youwarkee, a Gawry. He engages in amusing conversations with his brother Quangrollart, who has come to visit, showcasing Peter's efforts to bridge cultural divides by educating them about English customs, food, and even the mechanics of firearms. The opening chapters reveal a mix of humor and genuine connection as Peter navigates both domestic life and social gatherings with an air of anticipation for the family reunion, highlighting his endeavors to impress his in-laws and adapt to the expectations of his new family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFantasy fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
700 1 _aBullen, A. H.
_q(Arthur Henry),
_d1857-1920
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51968
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