Everyman's Land

Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris), 1859-1920Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 564K words
Chapters: 57

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Everyman's Land by A. M. Williamson and C. N. WilliamsonAuthor: Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris), 1859-1920,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Nov 14, 2006

Editor's review

Everyman's Land is an English novel co-authored by Charles Norris Williamson and A. M. Williamson, now released free in electronic form by Project Gutenberg. Project Gutenberg is the earliest provider of free e-books; its founder Michael Hart pioneered e-books in 1971, and this edition is a product of that public-interest project. The book falls under PR Language and Literature, specifically English literature, and is suitable as supplementary material for reading English literature. For readers who want to understand the narrative style of early twentieth-century popular fiction or who hope to access English originals at low cost, this book offers a light entry point. When reading, do not expect profound social criticism; it is better treated as an English novel you can pick up and put down at any time, reading a few pages on the commute or before bed to feel the narrative rhythm and character dialogue of that era. The electronic edition is easy to obtain and also suitable as extensive reading material for English learners, but note that the original language bears the marks of its time, and some expressions are distant from contemporary English.

Who it's for

A good fit for

English learners who want to extensively read English originals at low cost
Readers interested in early twentieth-century British popular fiction
People who need light English reading material to fill fragmented time
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Readers expecting profound literary analysis or classic masterpieces
Beginners with weak English foundations who need annotation assistance
Readers who prefer contemporary subjects and fast-paced narratives

Reading tips

Read the first two chapters to get a feel for the language style, then decide whether to read the whole book
Do not look up every unfamiliar expression; focus on grasping the plot
Can use audiobooks or dictionary tools for extensive reading practice
After reading, briefly record character relationships to help sort out narrative threads

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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Yes. The information shows that the book was released by Project Gutenberg, with a Release Date of November 14, 2006. Project Gutenberg is the earliest public-interest project providing free e-books; its founder Michael Hart pioneered e-books in 1971, so this edition is a public-interest electronic text from that project.

What level of English is needed to read this book?

The original is an English novel whose language bears early twentieth-century characteristics; sentence patterns and word choices are somewhat distant from contemporary English. It is recommended for readers with intermediate or above English reading ability who can complete extensive reading with a dictionary; if your English foundation is weak, you may start with shorter works or annotated editions.

Is this book suitable for learning English?

It can be used as extensive reading material, but it is not recommended as an intensive reading textbook. Its value lies in providing an authentic long-form English narrative context to help readers adapt to literary expression; however, some vocabulary and expressions are no longer commonly used, and learners should distinguish period usage from contemporary usage.

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Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris), 1859-1920 Author

Charles Norris Williamson (1859–1920) was a British writer who often collaborated with his wife, Alice Williamson. The library holds thirty-one of his works, mostly popular novels from the early twentieth century centred on motoring travel, cross-border adventure and romantic intrigue. The Lightning Conductor series follows a car and its chauffeur through a series of comic and picaresque episodes, while books such as It Happened in Egypt combine exotic settings with suspense. His fast-paced, accessible style catered to the emerging craze for automobile tourism and to popular reading tastes, giving him a modest place in early motoring-travel literature. Public information is limited, and details of his life and exact nationality remain to be confirmed.