Dialstone Lane, Part 2. by W. W. Jacobs
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"Dialstone Lane, Part 2" by W. W. Jacobs is a comedic novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the humorous adventures and misadventures of the residents of Dialstone Lane, particularly focusing on Captain Bowers, Mr. Chalk, and the other quirky characters interacting in their daily lives. The overall theme centers on friendship, romance, and the pursuit of an elusive treasure. In this second part of Dialstone Lane, the
story unfolds with various interactions among the characters, especially between Captain Bowers and Edward Tredgold. The captain's matchmaking attempts and Tredgold's endeavors to impress Captain Bowers's niece, Prudence Drewitt, drive much of the comedic tension. A subplot emerges involving a treasure map, leading the characters into a series of humorous misunderstandings, particularly regarding their plans for an expedition to find an island with hidden treasure. The narrative is filled with witty dialogue and amusing situations that highlight the absurdities of the characters' aspirations and their interactions, ultimately creating a delightful and entertaining read for fans of comedic literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jacobs, W. W. (William Wymark), 1863-1943 |
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| Illustrator | Owen, Will, 1869-1957 |
| Title | Dialstone Lane, Part 2. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.7 (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. | 11972 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11972-4 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 498 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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