| Author |
Crosby, Ernest, 1856-1907 |
| Illustrator |
Beard, Daniel Carter, 1850-1941 |
| Title |
Captain Jinks, Hero
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jacqueline Jeremy, Suzanne Shell and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Captain Jinks, Hero" by Ernest Crosby is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Colonel Jinks, an amiable farmer with a military title, and his son Sam, who aspires to become a hero much like the toy soldiers gifted to him for his birthday. The narrative explores themes of military ambition and a young boy's journey into the world of soldiers, touching on Sam's profound admiration for authority and valor, all set against the backdrop of war and societal expectations. The opening portion introduces us to Colonel Jinks, who buys a box of toy soldiers for his son Sam, igniting the boy's imagination and dreams of grandeur. Sam's affection for his new toys quickly morphs into an intense aspiration to become a "hero," as he becomes enthralled with military life. Soon, the family relocates to a nearby town where Sam joins the local Boys' Brigade, fully embracing his military ambitions. As he grows older, he dreams of attending a military academy and eventually joining the army, which sets the stage for his evolving identity amidst the themes of war, heroism, and the societal constructs surrounding them. (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 |
Didactic fiction
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| Subject |
Social problems -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Political fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19353 |
| Release Date |
Sep 22, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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