| Author |
Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925 |
| Title |
Jess
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
John Bickers; Dagny and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Jess" by H. Rider Haggard is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the Transvaal region of South Africa and centers around Captain John Niel, a former army officer who embarks on a new life as an assistant to a Boer farmer, Silas Croft, and his beautiful nieces, Bessie and Jess. The narrative explores themes of adventure, love, and the complexities between different cultures in a post-war landscape. At the start of the novel, the oppressive heat of a Transvaal day envelops Captain John Niel as he rides toward his new life. His journey takes an unexpected turn when he rescues Bessie Croft from an attacking ostrich, slowly revealing the connections he will form with the Croft sisters. While Bessie radiates vitality and charm, her sister Jess possesses a deeper, more enigmatic quality. Their contrasting personalities set the stage for romantic tensions and personal discoveries. As John begins to embed himself in their world, the narrative develops around the dynamics of love and duty, the expectations of masculinity, and the trials faced in navigating life amidst the enchanting yet treacherous South African landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Transvaal (South Africa) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5898 |
| Release Date |
Apr 22, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 31, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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