Dick Sands, Convict
Dick Sands, Convict is a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith that tells the story of Dick Sands, a young man who is wrongfully convicted and sent to prison. The book follows his journey as he tries to clear his name and regain his freedom.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1896 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Drama · 3 chapters · 8,840 words
First lines
The stage stopped at a disheartened-looking tavern with a sagging porch and sprawling wooden steps. A fat man with a good-natured face, tagged with a gray chin whisker, bareheaded, and without a coat -- there was snow on the ground, too -- and who said he was the landlord, lifted my yellow bag from one of the long chintz-covered stage cushions, and preceded me through a sanded hall into a low-ceiled room warmed by a red-hot stove, and lighted by windows filled with geraniums in full bloom. The effect of this color was so surprising, and the contrast to the desolate surroundings outside so grateful, that, without stopping to register my name, I drew up a chair and joined the circle of baking loungers.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1896 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Drama, Coming-of-Age, Nautical Fiction
- Length: 8,840 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 131 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot centers around a young boy's journey and the challenges he faces.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a specific historical period and includes historical events and settings.
- Drama — The narrative includes intense emotional and relational conflicts.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist undergoes significant personal growth and development.
Tags
adventure · shipwreck · survival · exploration · maritime · convict · redemption · friendship · courage · perseverance · mystery · danger
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III