The exploits of Captain O'Hagan by Sax Rohmer
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"The Exploits of Captain O'Hagan" by Sax Rohmer is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story features Captain the Hon. Bernard O'Hagan, a larger-than-life character defined by his eccentric demeanor, chivalrous ideals, and flamboyant aristocratic flair. The book explores O'Hagan's adventures, interactions with various characters, and his unique outlook on life, particularly regarding class and honor. The opening of the novel introduces Captain O'Hagan in a lively café
scene where he encounters a rude pugilist named Jem Parkins. This encounter escalates when O'Hagan humorously confronts Parkins over the theft of his hat and ultimately bests him using a variety of jiu-jitsu techniques. The narrative quickly shifts to O'Hagan's interest in Pamela, the daughter of a local newsagent, and sets the stage for their ensuing interactions, showcasing O'Hagan's chivalrous nature and unexpected benevolence. This opening portion effectively establishes the Captain’s larger-than-life personality and hints at the comedic, dramatic exploits that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rohmer, Sax, 1883-1959 |
|---|---|
| Title | The exploits of Captain O'Hagan |
| Original Publication | United States: Bookfinger,1916. |
| Contents | He patronises Pamela -- He clears the course for true love -- He meets the leopard lady -- He buries an old love -- He deals with Don Juan -- He honors the Grand Duke. |
| Credits | Al Haines, Cindy Beyer & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at www.pgdpcanada.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories, English |
| Subject | English fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69544 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-69544-0 |
| Release Date | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 246 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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