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Robinson Of England

Robinson Of England

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Political BiographiesLetters & EssaysBritish History

ISBN10: 1432567500
ISBN13: 9781432567507
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 336
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Robinson of England is a historical novel written by John Drinkwater. The story is set in the 17th century and follows the life of a man named Robinson, who is born into poverty in England. Despite his humble beginnings, Robinson is determined to make something of himself and sets out on a journey to seek his fortune.As he travels through England, Robinson encounters various challenges and obstacles, including poverty, disease, and violence. However, he is also aided by kind-hearted strangers who help him along the way.Eventually, Robinson becomes involved in the political and religious turmoil of the time, as England is embroiled in a civil war between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians. Robinson finds himself torn between his loyalty to his country and his desire for personal gain.Throughout the novel, Drinkwater explores themes of social class, loyalty, and the struggle for power. Robinson's journey serves as a metaphor for the struggles of ordinary people during a time of great upheaval and change in England.Overall, Robinson of England is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in English history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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