The History of Margaret Catchpole, a Suffolk Girl by Richard Cobbold
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"The History of Margaret Catchpole, a Suffolk Girl" by Richard Cobbold is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The book revolves around the life of Margaret Catchpole, a real historical figure, tracing her journey from a humble laborer's daughter in Suffolk to her infamous escapades, including her transportation to Australia. It is a tale enriched with themes of morality, social class, and the consequences of one's choices. At the
start of the narrative, we are introduced to Margaret Catchpole, whose early life is filled with innocence and a close-knit family environment in Suffolk. The narrative paints vivid scenes of her childhood where she helps her father on the farm and develops a bond with her sickly sister. As she matures, her spirited and adventurous nature sets her apart, leading to a dramatic turning point when she assists in saving the life of her mistress and becomes a servant. However, the darkness encroaches as she becomes involved with William Laud, a sailor-turned-smuggler, ultimately setting her on a path marred by crime and the struggle against societal expectations and harsh punishments of the time. The opening chapters lay the foundation for Margaret's complex character and the moral dilemmas she will face throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cobbold, Richard, 1797-1877 |
|---|---|
| Title | The History of Margaret Catchpole, a Suffolk Girl |
| Credits |
Produced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, KD Weeks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Catchpole, Margaret, 1762-1819 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39326 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39326-1 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 651 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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