The War Tiger

William DaltonProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 454K words
Chapters: 46

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.The War Tiger by William DaltonAuthor: Dalton, William, 1821-1875,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Mar 16, 2012

Editor's review

The War Tiger is a narrative work by the nineteenth-century British writer William Dalton, released as a public-domain ebook by Project Gutenberg. According to the available information, it is classified under American and Canadian literature and dates from the Victorian era, carrying the pace and tone common to adventure narratives of that period: the plot advances through events and action, characterization tends toward types, and the language is markedly distant from contemporary fiction. Its reading value is twofold: first, as a sample of nineteenth-century English popular narrative, it helps readers understand the tastes and publishing ecology of the time; second, as a public-domain ebook, it is freely accessible and useful for English reading practice or as supplementary material in literary history courses. Note that the available information provides no plot summary, so readers should not assume specific events; moreover, old adventure narratives may carry period prejudices regarding race, gender, and civilization, so a critical eye is advisable, treating it as a historical text rather than a model of contemporary values.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers interested in nineteenth-century English adventure narratives
English learners who need free English reading material for practice
Students studying Victorian popular literature and publishing culture
Readers who enjoy old-style narrative pacing and can accept the language of the period

Not a good fit for

General readers who prefer the pacing and character depth of contemporary fiction
Readers with weak English who need Chinese annotations or a translation
Readers sensitive to period prejudices in old narratives who are unwilling to examine them

Reading tips

Before starting, browse the ebook's table of contents and chapter titles to set expectations for the plot and avoid giving up midway because of the old-style pacing.
Excerpt unfamiliar words and long sentences separately, working through them chapter by chapter with a dictionary, combining reading practice with textual understanding.
While reading, note the narrator's tone in evaluating characters and events, and record expressions bearing period prejudices with annotations.
Read alongside other adventure novels of the same era to observe the shared conventions and differences of the genre.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What story does this book tell?

The available information gives only the title, author, and classification, with no plot summary, so the specific events cannot be identified. It is suggested to check the full text or table of contents on the Project Gutenberg page before deciding whether it suits you.

Why is it classified under American and Canadian literature?

The information shows the book falls under the PS category, i.e., American and Canadian literature within language and literature. This reflects the ebook's cataloging classification; the specific basis requires checking the original cataloging information, and it should not be used to infer the story's setting.

Is there a Chinese edition of this book?

The available information shows no Chinese translation. The book is an English public-domain ebook released by Project Gutenberg, directly accessible in the original English; Chinese readers need corresponding English reading ability.

How should prejudiced content in old novels be handled?

Neither avoid it nor accept it wholesale. Relevant expressions can be understood within the social context of the nineteenth century while noting their limitations, treating the book as a text for observing the ideas of its time rather than a basis for value judgments.

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About the author

William Dalton Author · British · 1821–1875

William Dalton (1821–1875) was a British author best known for adventure novels written for young readers. His works are largely set in China and the Far East, weaving together exotic locales, maritime adventure, and themes of youthful growth. With tightly plotted narratives and a lively imagination, they reflect the nineteenth-century British popular literature's curiosity about and fascination with the Orient. His representative work is The War Tiger. Public information about his life is limited: he is known to have been British, to have lived from 1821 to 1875, and to have one work held in this collection. Even so, his surviving works show a talent for building adventure stories against distant lands, with brisk prose and an emphasis on readability and entertainment that appealed to young readers of his day.