| Author |
Kingston, William Henry Giles, 1814-1880 |
| Title |
Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
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| Summary |
"Voyages and Travels of Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin" by William H.G. Kingston is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows two elderly minor noblemen, Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin, who embark on an ill-fated journey to explore the world, only to find themselves tangled in absurd predicaments that lead them no farther than Holland. Their comedic misadventures, characterized by their bumbling and literal interpretations of travel, promise a lighthearted romp filled with laughter. At the start of the story, Count Funnibos and Baron Stilkin engage in a whimsical dialogue contemplating their decision to travel. Despite a lack of clear plans, their discussions lead to the hasty decision to depart immediately, illustrating their amusing naivety and misunderstanding of travel. As they set sail aboard the galiot "Golden Hog", they humorously get sidetracked by mundane concerns and the antics of the crew. The opening establishes their characters well, showcasing the dynamic between the practical Baron and the oblivious Count, setting the stage for further humorous encounters in their travels. (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 |
Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Wit and humor, Juvenile
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21463 |
| Release Date |
May 15, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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