Jack Hinton: The Guardsman by Charles Lever
QR code
"Jack Hinton: The Guardsman" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows the early experiences of Jack Hinton, a young Englishman who finds himself serving as an aide-de-camp in Ireland amidst the complex social dynamics and humorous misunderstandings of a foreign land. Through Jack's journey, readers encounter a vivid depiction of Irish society, along with a cast of compelling characters that illustrate the contrasts and
quirks of 19th-century life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Jack Hinton on a dark February night in London, as he prepares to embark on his military career that unexpectedly leads him to Ireland. During a family gathering, Jack learns of his appointment and the mixed reactions from his parents and cousin, Lady Julia. After a tumultuous sea voyage, Jack arrives in Dublin amid a storm and soon finds himself navigating the chaotic social landscape. His first impressions reveal a disparity between his preconceived notions of Ireland and the vibrant reality he encounters, setting the stage for humorous misadventures and critical cultural observations as he integrates into his new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Lever, Charles, 1806-1872 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882 |
| Title | Jack Hinton: The Guardsman |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Great Britain -- Fiction |
| Subject | Veterans -- Great Britain -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dublin (Ireland) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ireland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33082 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33082-2 |
| Release Date | Jul 5, 2010 |
| Last Update | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 770 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!