Long Jim by Francis Hopkinson Smith
Long Jim is a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith that tells the story of a young man named Jim who leaves his home in New York City to travel west and find adventure. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters and experiences many exciting events. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of life on the frontier and its portrayal of the American spirit of exploration and adventure.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1893 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama · 3 chapters · 10,122 words
First lines
Jim met me at the station. I knew it was Jim when I caught sight of him loping along the platform, craning his neck, his head on one side as if in search of someone. He had the same stoop in his shoulders; the same long, disjointed, shambling body -- six feet and more of it -- that had earned him his soubriquet.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Romance, Literary Fiction
- Length: 10,122 words
- Structure: 3 chapters, 139 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — Set in a specific historical period with detailed descriptions of the era.
- Adventure — Focuses on the protagonist's journey and exploits.
- Drama — Explores complex characters and emotional themes.
- Romance — Contains romantic subplots and relationships.
Tags
adventure · friendship · sea · sailing · maritime · exploration · courage · loyalty · American literature · 19th century · character development · narrative
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III