| Author |
Scott, John Reed, 1869-1942 |
| Illustrator |
Underwood, Clarence F., 1871-1929 |
| LoC No. |
10021157
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| Title |
The Impostor: A Tale of Old Annapolis
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com)
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| Summary |
"The Impostor: A Tale of Old Annapolis" by John Reed Scott is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in Annapolis and centers around Sir Edward Parkington, a young man who has assumed the identity of another, a real Sir Edward Parkington, after surviving a shipwreck. The narrative explores themes of deception, romance, and social dynamics amidst a backdrop of 18th-century colonial life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Martha Stirling, the Governor's niece, who exhibits charm and wit in her interactions. She is intrigued by the arrival of the handsome stranger, Sir Edward Parkington, who has brought with him an air of mystery and intrigue. As he navigates his new surroundings with grace, the opening chapters reveal the complexities of his position as an impostor in a society that is both welcoming and rife with judgment. The dialogues between Martha and other characters hint at romantic tension and establish the social hierarchy of the time, all while foreshadowing the potential conflicts arising from secrets and mistaken identities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Impostors and imposture -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Annapolis (Md.) -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59975 |
| Release Date |
Jul 24, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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