| Author |
Lever, Charles James, 1806-1872 |
| Illustrator |
Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882 |
| Illustrator |
Cooke, W. Cubitt (William Cubitt), 1866-1951 |
| Title |
The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Kenny Dodd, who leads his family on an adventurous and often comedic journey as they travel abroad. The book delves into their experiences navigating the complexities and absurdities of Continental life. The opening of the volume introduces readers to the Dodd family as they embark on their voyage, filled with humor and chaotic mishaps. Kenny Dodd recounts their tumultuous crossing, highlighting the family’s discontent and the unexpected challenges they face, such as seasickness and customs inspections. Told through a series of letters, the narrative sets the tone for their travels across Europe, illustrating both the comedic misadventures and cultural misunderstandings that unfold as they attempt to adjust to life beyond their rural Irish home. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
35441 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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