A Voyage to Cacklogallinia: With a Description of the Religion, Policy, Customs and Manners of That Country: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Voyage to Cacklogallinia: With a Description of the Religion, Policy, Customs and Manners of That Country is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Brunt, Samuel.
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"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.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Voyage to Cacklogallinia: With a Description of the Religion, Policy, Customs and Manners of That Country
- Author credits: Brunt, Samuel
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Imaginary societies -- Early works to 1800
- Interplanetary voyages -- Early works to 1800
- Swift, Jonathan, 1667-1745. Gulliver's travels
- Travelers -- Fiction
- Voyages, Imaginary -- Early works to 1800
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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