The Three Perils of Man; or, War, Women, and Witchcraft, Vol. 2 (of 3)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hogg, James, 1770-1835

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Three Perils of Man; or, War, Women, and Witchcraft, Vol. 2" by James Hogg is a border romance written in the early 19th century. This narrative draws upon themes of chivalry, supernatural elements, and the intricate relationships between characters embroiled in conflict, particularly featuring the struggles of a group of adventurers interacting with a powerful knight and a sinister castle. The story unfolds with a blend of humor, danger, and fairy-tale-like enchantments, characteristic of the author's style. At the start of the volume, the narrative introduces a tense atmosphere as a group approaches the ominous castle of Aikwood at dusk, marked by unsettling silence and inexplicable events that suggest enchantments at play. The party includes notable characters like the friar, who is devoted to protecting a beautiful maiden named Delany, and Charlie Scott, a bold figure ready to confront potential dangers. As they encounter the strange and mischievous pages of the castle, who bring chaos and fear, the story sets up an intriguing mix of escapades and supernatural intrigue, highlighting the perils they face while navigating the mysterious and enchanted world surrounding them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Henry Flower, Carlo Traverso and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Perils_of_Man

Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2012-05-31