The Poacher; Or, Joseph Rushbrook by Frederick Marryat

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Author Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848
Title The Poacher; Or, Joseph Rushbrook
Note Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary "The Poacher; Or, Joseph Rushbrook" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around Joseph Rushbrook, a former soldier who has turned to poaching as a means of making a living after returning to his native village. The novel explores themes of survival, morality, and the complexities of social class during a time of strict laws against poaching. At the start of the book, we see a bleak November night in Devonshire where three men, having indulged too freely in ale, are trying to return home. The group of intoxicated characters includes a schoolmaster and a pedlar, who debate the effects of alcohol while supporting their heavily drunk companion, Joseph Rushbrook. However, it is revealed that Rushbrook, who is thought to be drunkenly lifeless, is actually very sober and is preparing for a secret mission involving poaching. The tension between the characters and the plight of Rushbrook, combined with hints of his cleverness and underlying desperation, set the stage for an engaging narrative about his life and the challenges he faces as both a husband and a poacher. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Fathers and sons -- Fiction
Subject Murder -- Fiction
Subject Poachers -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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