Dick o' the Fens: A Tale of the Great East Swamp

Language: EnglishPublished: May 4, 2007

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Subjects:

Conduct of life Juvenile fiction Fathers and sons Physicians Adventure and adventurers Natural history Dogs Hunting Swamps

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Fiction Children & Young Adult Reading

Authors:

Fenn, George Manville
1831 - 1909

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About this book

In the heart of the Fenland, a landscape shaped by both nature and human endeavor, "Dick o' the Fens: A Tale of the Great East Swamp" by George Manville Fenn unfolds against a backdrop of social change and environmental challenge. As young Dick Winthorpe grapples with his heritage and the encroaching modernity, he encounters the stark realities of loyalty and betrayal amid the marshes. This gripping tale uniquely intertwines themes of resilience and the struggle for identity, inviting readers to explore the intricate relationship between man and the land. Ideal for students and historians alike, this novel offers a vivid portrayal of life in a bygone era, rich with the complexities of character and setting that define Fenn's work.