Thrice Armed

Bindloss, Harold, 1866-1945Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.6

Word count: 567K 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.Thrice Armed by Harold BindlossAuthor: Bindloss, Harold, 1866-1945,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Feb 1, 2012

Editor's review

Thrice Armed is an English novel by Harold Bindloss, part of the adventure and outdoor fiction he was known for. Bindloss often set his stories against the sea, frontier, or harsh environments, with characters making choices under pressure and in difficulty; the plot moves through action and external conflict rather than inner monologue. The book serves as a sample of early twentieth-century popular English adventure fiction, letting readers observe the narrative rhythms, character types, and values popular at the time. It is not a finely crafted work in the sense of a literary classic, but it is highly readable and vividly situated, suitable for travel or fragmented reading time. While reading, note how the author handles themes of courage, duty, and chance, and how popular fiction sustains tension through crisis. The public-domain electronic edition is easy to obtain, making it suitable as long-form extensive reading material for English learners and as a way for adventure fiction fans to broaden their reading range.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Ordinary readers who enjoy English adventure and outdoor fiction
Intermediate to advanced English learners looking for long-form extensive reading material
Literature enthusiasts studying early twentieth-century popular English fiction
Readers who need light plotting for travel or commuting

Not a good fit for

Literary readers who prefer nuanced psychological portrayal and experimental narrative
Beginner English learners who need modern annotations and introductions
Readers sensitive to the period attitudes in old-style adventure fiction

Reading tips

Read the first two or three chapters to gauge the narrative pace, then decide whether to read through or skip
Don't look up every unfamiliar nautical or outdoor word; grasp the plot direction first
Note each key choice the protagonist faces, and observe how the author creates and resolves crises
If using it for English study, retell the gist of each chapter in two or three sentences after finishing it

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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FAQ

What kind of novel is this?

Judging from Harold Bindloss's background, it is early twentieth-century popular English adventure and outdoor fiction, with a plot driven by external conflict and action and an emphasis on how characters respond in difficult situations.

How difficult is the English?

The original is in English, with early twentieth-century phrasing and sentence patterns that feel somewhat distant to modern readers. It suits intermediate to advanced English readers; beginners may need support.

Do I need to know the author's other works to read it?

No. The plot stands alone and does not depend on prior events from the author's other works, so it can be read directly.

Does the public-domain electronic edition have annotations or an introduction?

The Project Gutenberg edition mainly presents the public-domain text and usually does not include modern scholarly annotations or an introduction, so readers need to look up background information themselves.

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About the author

Bindloss, Harold, 1866-1945 Author

Harold Bindloss (1866–1945) was an English-language writer active from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century; public information about the details of his life is limited. The library holds 43 of his works, mostly novels, including Hawtrey's Deputy, Blake's Burden, For Jacinta, The Mistress of Bonaventure, The Greater Power, For the Allinson Honor, The Long Portage, and By Right of Purchase. Judging from these titles and their number, he was a prolific author of popular fiction for general readers, with themes often involving adventure, honor, duty, and life overseas. Because systematic biographical sources are lacking, his nationality, education, and specific experiences cannot be confirmed at present; assessments of his style and literary influence should also be further examined in light of more editions and reviews.