| Author |
Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902 |
| Illustrator |
Davisson, Virginia H. |
| Illustrator |
Stephens, Charles H., 1851-1931 |
| Title |
The young master of Hyson Hall
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| Original Publication |
Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Co., 1882, copyright 1899.
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| Note |
"This story was originally published in a paper for boys, under the title of 'Philip Berkeley; or, the Master’s Gun.' It has recently been thoroughly revised, and a new title, which better expresses the import and purposes of the story, has been given to it upon this its first appearance in book form."--Prefatory note
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Young Master of Hyson Hall" by Frank R. Stockton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of fifteen-year-old Philip Berkeley, who has been left in charge of Hyson Hall by his uncle, Godfrey Berkeley, during his unexpected absence. As Philip settles into his new role of steward, he navigates the challenges of managing the estate, his relationships with the household staff, and his adventurous spirit that leads him to curiosity and exploration. The beginning of the novel introduces Philip's situation at Hyson Hall after his uncle has left for an unspecified time. Philip's close bond with his uncle is established, along with his friendship with Chap Webster. When Philip learns of his uncle's departure and the responsibilities he now bears, he grapples with the expectations placed upon him as a young steward. The narrative sets the stage for a blend of adventure and household dynamics, hinting at potential mischief and escapades that reflect Philip's youthful determination and the peculiar circumstances of his new life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Young men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71952 |
| Release Date |
Oct 24, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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