| Author |
Stevenson, Burton Egbert, 1872-1962 |
| Title |
Affairs of State
Being an Account of Certain Surprising Adventures Which Befell an American Family in the Land of Windmills
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, L. Barber, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"Affairs of State" by Burton Egbert Stevenson is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around an American family vacationing at a seemingly quiet Dutch seaside resort, where they encounter political intrigue and unexpected adventures involving notable European figures, including a British Lord and a Prince, all while navigating their own interpersonal dynamics and humorous situations. The opening of the novel introduces Archibald Rushford, a weary father exasperated by the dullness of their holiday destination. He engages in witty banter with his two daughters, Susie and Nell, expressing his desire for excitement, which contrasts sharply with the stagnant atmosphere of their current surroundings. As they discuss the unusual quietness of the hotel and the restricted social opportunities, it is evident that Rushford's grumpiness is lightened by his affectionate relationship with his daughters. The dynamic quickly escalates when they learn that significant political figures will be arriving, hinting at the unfolding plot that will intertwine their mundane holiday with high-stakes diplomacy and personal encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Americans -- Netherlands -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10397 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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