| Author |
Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848 |
| Illustrator |
Braakensiek, Joh. (Johan Coenraad), 1858-1940 |
| Translator |
Dragt, A. J. van |
| Title |
Jack Rustig
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
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| Summary |
"Jack Rustig" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story centers around young Jack Rustig, the child of a well-to-do couple who face challenges related to parenting and education. As Jack grows up, his intelligent yet mischievous nature leads to various lessons about authority, freedom, and the rights of individuals. The opening of the book introduces us to Mr. Nicodemus Rustig, a wealthy gentleman who indulges in philosophical musings on the rights of man, while his wife finds comfort in her card games. Their peaceful life is disrupted when they finally have a son, Jack, who soon displays a strong-willed character. The narrative illustrates the contrasts in Jack's upbringing, as Mr. Rustig's philosophical ideals and his wife's leniency shape Jack into a boy who both charms and challenges those around him. Early events, such as an injury and a visit from the family doctor, set the stage for the evolving dynamics in their household and hint at the conflicts Jack will face as he grows older. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Sea stories
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| Subject |
Poor -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16063 |
| Release Date |
Jun 14, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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