| Author |
Trenck, Friedrich, Freiherr von der, 1726-1794 |
| Editor |
Morley, Henry, 1822-1894 |
| Translator |
Holcroft, Thomas, 1745-1809 |
| Title |
The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck, Volume 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1886 Cassell & Co. edition by David Price, proofed by Kenyon, Uzma G., Marie Gilham, L. F. Smith and David
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| Summary |
"The Life and Adventures of Baron Trenck, Volume 2" by Trenck is a memoir detailing the extraordinary life of its titular character, written during the late 18th century. The book follows Baron Trenck as he recounts his harrowing experiences of imprisonment, suffering, and resilience in the face of tyranny. Particularly striking is his dedication to his slain sister, which sets the tone of anguish and determination that permeates the narrative. The opening of this memoir presents a vivid recollection of Baron Trenck's dire circumstances as he reflects on the injustices he has suffered at the hands of the royal authorities. He begins by paying tribute to his sister, whose death he mourns deeply, and he describes the emotional turmoil stemming from her loss alongside his feelings of isolation in his dungeon. Baron's resolve to escape is highlighted as he plots against the oppressive conditions of his imprisonment while creating visual and emotional imagery of the torment and despair he endures. He conveys his mental and physical challenges as he speaks of his plans for liberation and the complex relationship he develops with his captors, showcasing both his ingenuity and the heavy burdens of injustice he bears. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
D: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere
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| LoC Class |
DD: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Germany
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| Subject |
Autobiographies
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| Subject |
Adventure and adventurers
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| Subject |
Trenck, Friedrich, Freiherr von der, 1726-1794
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| Subject |
Europe -- Biography -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2669 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 16, 2007 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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