Jack the Hunchback: A Story of Adventure on the Coast of Maine: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Jack the Hunchback: A Story of Adventure on the Coast of Maine: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Jack the Hunchback: A Story of Adventure on the Coast of Maine is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Otis, James (1848–1912).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Jack the Hunchback: A Story of Adventure on the Coast of Maine" by James Otis is a children's novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a young hunchback named Jack Dudley, who becomes embroiled in a series of adventures after he and a baby, Louis, escape a catastrophic incident at sea. With themes of friendship, resilience, and loyalty, Jack’s journey emphasizes his determination to care for Louis while navigating the challenges that arise from his appearance and social status. The opening of the book presents an intriguing scenario where Jack and the baby are found adrift in a lifeboat off the coast of Maine after a ship explosion. Farmer Pratt and his son Tom discover them on the beach. While Farmer Pratt initially contemplates taking them to the poorhouse, Jack's quick thinking and bravery lead him to escape from that fate. The introduction sets the stage for Jack's adventures, highlighting his strong sense of responsibility for little Louis and establishing the conflict with Farmer Pratt, who is determined to return them to a life devoid of freedom. As Jack seeks shelter with Aunt Nancy, they develop a bond, but the ongoing threat from Farmer Pratt looms over them, creating tension and interest in their uncertain future.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Jack the Hunchback: A Story of Adventure on the Coast of Maine
- Author credits: Otis, James (1848–1912)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure stories
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction
- Aunts -- Juvenile fiction
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
- Farmers -- Juvenile fiction
- Invalids -- Juvenile fiction
- Maine -- Juvenile fiction
- Missing children -- Juvenile fiction
- Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction
- Sick -- Juvenile fiction
- Youth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
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