Harry Escombe: A Tale of Adventure in Peru by Harry Collingwood

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Author Collingwood, Harry, 1851-1922
Illustrator Prout, Victor
Title Harry Escombe: A Tale of Adventure in Peru
Note Reading ease score: 50.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "Harry Escombe: A Tale of Adventure in Peru" by Harry Collingwood is a fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Harry Escombe, a young apprentice civil engineer who is selected to assist in the survey and construction of a railway line in Peru. As the narrative unfolds, readers can anticipate a journey filled with exploration, danger, and personal growth. The opening portion of the tale introduces Harry as he receives the exciting opportunity to work in Peru, a prospect loaded with hope for a better future for his struggling family. However, the thrill of adventure is soon overshadowed by the reality of working under Mr. Butler, his tyrannical superior, who subjects him to strenuous and unsafe tasks. After a precarious accident during surveying, Harry finds himself plunged into a life-threatening situation, only to be rescued by a local Indian woman and her son. As he recuperates in their care, the stage is set for further revelations about his journey, the culture surrounding him, and the ongoing challenges he faces on the road ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Temperance -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Indians of South America -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Peru -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Incas -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 21066
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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