The World for Sale, Book 2

The World for Sale is a novel by Gilbert Parker that tells the story of a young man named John Dane who becomes involved in the world of finance and politics during the late 19th century. The book explores themes such as power, corruption, and the pursuit of wealth.

By Gilbert Parker · First published 1904 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 12 chapters · 61,839 words

First lines

Ingolby's square head jerked forwards in stern inquiry and his eyes fastened those of Jowett, the horsedealer. "Take care what you're saying, Jowett," he said. "It's a penitentiary job, if it can be proved. Are you sure you got it right?"

Jowett had unusual shrewdness, some vanity and a humorous tongue. He was a favourite in both towns, and had had the better of both in horse- dealing a score of times.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Gilbert Parker
• Date: 1904 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Drama, Political
• Length: 61,839 words
• Structure: 12 chapters, 1,010 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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• Where does Historical Fiction first become important in the reading?

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical period, with events and characters influenced by historical contexts.
• Adventure — The plot involves exciting and risky undertakings, often with a focus on exploration and discovery.
• Romance — The story includes romantic relationships as a significant element of the plot.
• Drama — The book contains intense character development and emotional themes.

Tags

adventure · mystery · drama · romance · historical · exploration · conflict · betrayal · friendship · courage · survival · society

Contents

• The Sultan
• Matter and Mind and Two Men
• For Luck
• The Sentence of the Patrin
• "Let there be Light"
• The Chain of the Past
• Such Things May not Be
• The Woman from Wind River
• The Mayor Fills an Office
• The Monseigneur and the Nomad
• The Beacons
• The Keeper of the Bridge

More by Gilbert Parker

• The Power And The Glory (1925)
• Pierre and his People, Volume 1 (1895)
• Pierre and his People, Volume 2 (1904)
• Pierre and his People, Volume 3 (1904)
• Pierre and his People, Volume 4 (1905)
• Pierre and his People, Volume 5 (1904)
• A Romany of the Snows, Volume 1 (1897)
• A Romany of the Snows, Volume 2 (1907)
• All works by Gilbert Parker