Dialstone Lane, Part 1. by W. W. Jacobs
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"Dialstone Lane, Part 1." by W. W. Jacobs is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. The book primarily revolves around the residents of a quaint English village, particularly focusing on Mr. Edward Tredgold, a local land and estate agent, and Captain Bowers, a retired sea captain who has returned to settle in Dialstone Lane. The narrative highlights various interactions between the characters, exploring themes of curiosity, adventure, and the
quirks of small-town life. In this first part of the story, Mr. Tredgold finds himself intrigued by the presence of Miss Prudence Drewitt, the niece of Captain Bowers, as she arrives to claim a cottage in Dialstone Lane. The relationship between Tredgold and Miss Drewitt unfolds alongside Captain Bowers' quirky attempts to settle into his new home with his unconventional steward, Joseph Tasker. As Captain Bowers recounts thrilling tales of his maritime adventures, Mr. Chalk, a friend of Tredgold, becomes fascinated by rumors of a buried treasure related to one of the captain's past encounters. The book is filled with humorous situations, character dynamics, and hints of impending adventures that draw the reader into the quaint yet lively world of Dialstone Lane. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 |
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| Illustrator | Owen, Will, 1869-1957 |
| Title | Dialstone Lane, Part 1. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ship captains -- Fiction |
| Subject | Treasure troves -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Voyages and travels -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11971 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 425 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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