In Jeopardy

Van Tassel SutphenProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.8

Word count: 339K words
Chapters: 34

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.In Jeopardy by Van Tassel SutphenAuthor: Sutphen, Van Tassel, 1861-1945,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Jan 3, 2012

Editor's review

The author of this novel, Van Tassel Sutphen, was active in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and his works often carry an adventurous and suspenseful flavor. The book revolves around characters in perilous situations, with the plot driven by suspense and twists and a brisk narrative pace, making it a useful sample of popular fiction of that era. As a free Project Gutenberg eBook, it is convenient to read on screen or in print, and suits readers using English source texts for practice. While reading, note how the author builds tension and arranges characters' choices under pressure; these are the aspects most worth discussing. Note that the available material provides only bibliographic information, without plot details or evaluations, so readers should enter with an exploratory spirit and need not assume it is a classic.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who enjoy early English popular adventure fiction
Learners who want to practice reading English source texts with public-domain eBooks
Readers interested in popular literature of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Not a good fit for

Readers who prefer contemporary fast-paced suspense narratives
Beginner English readers who need detailed introductions and annotations
Readers hoping for in-depth analysis of serious literature

Reading tips

Read one chapter first to get a feel for the language style and narrative pace, then decide whether to read closely or extensively.
Mark unfamiliar expressions and look them up later to keep reading fluent and avoid frequent pauses.
After finishing, review the characters' key choices in peril and write down your own judgments and questions.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for English beginners to read directly?

Not really for absolute beginners or elementary readers. The work was written long ago, so its language style differs from contemporary English and its sentences are fairly formal. It is better attempted with intermediate or higher English reading ability, or with a dictionary and辅助 tools.

Why does the recommendation not mention specific plot points?

The available material contains only the author, publication information, and classification, with no plot summary. To avoid inventing details not present in the book, the recommendation focuses on reading value and use cases; the specific story must be discovered by readers themselves.

What practical advice is there for reading the electronic edition?

The Project Gutenberg edition is a plain-text eBook, easy to resize and search. Use reading software that supports word lookup and annotation, proceed chapter by chapter, and review your marks after finishing to build your own reading notes.

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About the author

Van Tassel Sutphen Author · American · 1861–1945

Van Tassel Sutphen (1861–1945) was an American writer, editor, and playwright. Born in Philadelphia and a graduate of Princeton University, he worked for many years as a writer and editor. He was regarded as an authority on golf and is often credited with coining the term "the nineteenth hole." His fiction often deals with suspense, adventure, and the fantastic; his representative works include The Gates of Chance, The Doomsman, and In Jeopardy, whose plots frequently turn on fate and tension. Public information about his life and literary career is limited, and existing accounts focus mainly on these works and his editorial role. He died in New Jersey in 1945.