A Voyage to Cacklogallinia : With a Description of the Religion, Policy, Customs and Manners of That Country

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brunt, Samuel

Contributor:

Nicolson, Marjorie Hope, 1894-1981

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"A Voyage to Cacklogallinia" by Samuel Brunt is a satirical adventure novel written in the early 18th century. The story follows Captain Samuel Brunt, who has an extraordinary journey to the fantastical land of Cacklogallinia, where he encounters unique cultures, politics, and customs, reflecting the satirical elements typical of the period. The blend of political commentary and imaginative storytelling provides readers with an intriguing exploration of societal dynamics. The opening of the novel establishes Captain Brunt's backstory, highlighting his childhood and early experiences at sea, especially his harrowing events in Jamaica. After surviving a violent encounter with a group of runaway slaves who kill his companions, Brunt finds himself rescued by a man named Cuffey, who bears allegiance to a community of escaped slaves. This initial meeting sets the stage for his exploration of intriguing cultures and the broader thematic critique of societal norms woven through his adventures in Cacklogallinia. The chapter serves to both introduce Brunt as a character and foreshadow the fantastical and satirical elements that will unfold in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by David Starner, Louise Hope, William Flis, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 50.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-07-04