Mass' George: A Boy's Adventures in the Old Savannah: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Mass' George: A Boy's Adventures in the Old Savannah: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Mass' George: A Boy's Adventures in the Old Savannah is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Fenn, George Manville (1831–1909).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Mass' George: A Boy's Adventures in the Old Savannah" by George Manville Fenn is a historical novel likely written in the late 19th century. It follows the life of George Bruton, the son of Captain Bruton, as they navigate life on a plantation in Georgia during the mid-18th century. The story delves into themes of friendship, adventure, and moral dilemmas surrounding slavery, as George develops a bond with Pomp, a young boy who is enslaved on their plantation. The opening of the novel introduces young George and his father, Captain Bruton, who relocates to Georgia after the death of George's mother. The narrative establishes their new life amidst numerous adventures and challenges, including encounters with alligators, floods, and Indigenous peoples. Through dialogue and the evolving relationship between George and Pomp, the story hints at complexities involving the plantation life and the realities of slavery, as well as the friendships that blossom despite societal constraints. The vibrant depiction of George's early days encapsulates an era of exploration, danger, and the struggle for identity in a tumultuous setting.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Mass' George: A Boy's Adventures in the Old Savannah
- Author credits: Fenn, George Manville (1831–1909)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Adventure and adventurers -- Juvenile fiction
- African Americans -- Juvenile fiction
- Battles -- Juvenile fiction
- Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
- Colonists -- Juvenile fiction
- Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
- Georgia -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Juvenile fiction
- Household employees -- Juvenile fiction
- Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
- Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction
- Soldiers -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Historical Novels
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