George Manville Fenn

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Cormorant Crag A Tale of the Smuggling Days

Beschreibung

Cormorant Crag: A Tale of the Smuggling Days by George Manville Fenn is a historical adventure novel set in the rugged coastal landscape of 19th-century England, focusing on the dangerous world of smuggling. The story explores the lives of characters involved in the trade, particularly those living in a small coastal village where secrets and intrigue abound. At the start, the narrative introduces the craggy, isolated coastline, with the titular Cormorant Crag serving as a key location linked to smuggling activities. The novel follows the journey of a young protagonist who, seeking adventure and drawn to the thrill of a hidden life, becomes entangled in the illegal activities that dominate the region. The opening sets a suspenseful tone, establishing a backdrop filled with peril, where the conflict between law and lawlessness plays out against the dramatic, storm-swept coastline. As the characters navigate their complex relationships, the narrative delves into themes of loyalty, moral dilemmas, and the consequences of leading a life on the edge. The interactions between the characters and their struggles with morality, duty, and survival reflect the tension of living in a world where personal values often conflict with societal expectations.

Autor

George Manville Fenn was a very productive author of novels, a writer, an editor, and an educator from England. He was born on January 3, 1831, in Pimlico, London. He mostly learned on his own; he taught himself Italian, French, and German. During the years 1851-1854, he went to Battersea Training College for Teachers and then became the head of a state school in Alford, Lincolnshire. In the early 1850s, Fenn started to write short stories and pieces for newspapers and magazines. The Old Forest Ranger, his first book, came out in 1856. Afterward, he wrote more than 100 books, many of them for teenagers and young adults. He was one of the most famous writers of his time, and his books were well-liked and read by many people. I also worked as a reporter and writer for Fenn. Among the newspapers and magazines, he worked for was The Boy's Own Paper, which he ran from 1866 to 1874. He worked hard to make children's books better and was a strong supporter of education and reading. The Englishman Fenn passed away on August 26, 1909, in Isleworth.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 334
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Dezember 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 20mm
• Gewicht: 472g
• ISBN-13: 9789369077564
• ISBN-10: 9369077561
• Artikelnr.: 73242588