| Author |
Comfort, Will Levington, 1878-1932 |
| Illustrator |
Justice, Martin, 1869-1961 |
| Title |
Routledge rides alone
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| Original Publication |
New York: A. L. Burt Company, 1910.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
D A Alexander, 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)
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| Summary |
"Routledge Rides Alone" by Will Levington Comfort is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Cosmo Routledge, an American war correspondent, who navigates the complexities of life, war, and relationships as he travels through Asia and returns home. The narrative hints at themes of personal growth, the horrors of conflict, and cultural reflections, while exploring Routledge's relationships, particularly with Noreen Cardinegh, the daughter of an esteemed war correspondent. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Jerry Cardinegh, who reminisces about his time in China and eagerly awaits the return of his friend Routledge. Their reunion sets the stage for conversations filled with shared experiences, reflections on war, and the emotional bonds formed through their journeys. As they anticipate the arrival of Routledge, Noreen expresses her admiration for him, indicating his importance not only as a war correspondent but also as a person with a profound understanding of the world. This opening establishes a rich backdrop of tension and camaraderie, hinting at larger conflicts that will unfold in the narrative while exploring the personal dynamics between the characters. (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 |
War correspondents -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Liaoyang, Battle of, Liaoyang, China, 1904 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
International relations -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73334 |
| Release Date |
Apr 5, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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