A Voyage to Cacklogallinia by Samuel Brunt

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Author Brunt, Samuel
Author of introduction, etc. Nicolson, Marjorie Hope, 1894-1981
LoC No. 40006468
Title A Voyage to Cacklogallinia
With a Description of the Religion, Policy, Customs and Manners of That Country
Credits E-text prepared by David Starner, Louise Hope, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/)
Summary "A Voyage to Cacklogallinia" by Samuel Brunt is a satirical adventure novel written in the early 18th century. The story follows Captain Samuel Brunt, who has an extraordinary journey to the fantastical land of Cacklogallinia, where he encounters unique cultures, politics, and customs, reflecting the satirical elements typical of the period. The blend of political commentary and imaginative storytelling provides readers with an intriguing exploration of societal dynamics. The opening of the novel establishes Captain Brunt's backstory, highlighting his childhood and early experiences at sea, especially his harrowing events in Jamaica. After surviving a violent encounter with a group of runaway slaves who kill his companions, Brunt finds himself rescued by a man named Cuffey, who bears allegiance to a community of escaped slaves. This initial meeting sets the stage for his exploration of intriguing cultures and the broader thematic critique of societal norms woven through his adventures in Cacklogallinia. The chapter serves to both introduce Brunt as a character and foreshadow the fantastical and satirical elements that will unfold in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Travelers -- Fiction
Subject Voyages, Imaginary -- Early works to 1800
Subject Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745. Gulliver's travels
Subject Imaginary societies -- Early works to 1800
Subject Interplanetary voyages -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 16202
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 11, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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