Captured by the Arabs

James H. FosterProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.6

Word count: 277K words
Chapters: 28

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.Captured by the Arabs by James H. FosterAuthor: Foster, James H.,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Jul 20, 2013

Editor's review

This is another English public-domain eBook released by Project Gutenberg, written by James H. Foster and classified under PZ juvenile literature. The title Captured by the Arabs directly signals the adventure framework of captivity and an Arab setting, a typical subject in early juvenile adventure fiction. Its reading value lies in letting readers observe how this type of work organizes exotic settings, conflict, and a young protagonist's responses, while as a free electronic resource it is easy to obtain and distribute. Note that the materials provide only bibliographic and release information, with no detailed plot or annotations; readers should focus on extensive reading of the original English text and not expect a modern-perspective introduction or cultural background analysis. It suits English reading practice and also comparison with another adventure work by the same author to discuss narrative patterns and period limitations common in early juvenile literature.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers seeking English public-domain adventure novels for extensive reading practice
English teachers needing free electronic texts to supplement reading lists
Researchers interested in early juvenile adventure literature as a subject
Teenage readers who can accept old-style adventure narratives

Not a good fit for

Readers hoping for a Chinese translation or detailed annotated edition
Readers expecting modern multicultural perspectives and critical introductions
Readers who prefer the narrative pace of contemporary juvenile fiction

Reading tips

Start by sampling the first two chapters to judge whether the English difficulty and narrative pace suit you.
While reading, note how the exotic setting is used to create conflict and drive the plot.
Read it alongside Lost in the Wilds of Brazil by the same author for comparison.
For classroom use, teachers may supplement historical and cultural background notes.

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About the author

James H. Foster Author

James H. Foster is the author of The Exploration Series, a set of juvenile adventure novels. The series comprises four books—Lost in the Wilds of Brazil, Secrets of the Andes, The Forest of Mystery, and Captured by the Arabs—which follow two boys as they accompany their naturalist father on expeditions to the Brazilian jungle, the Sahara Desert, the Andes, and other regions. Published by A. L. Burt between 1933 and 1935, the stories combine exotic geography and natural exploration with a educational and adventurous tone. Public information about Foster himself is limited: his nationality, dates of birth and death, and educational background are unknown, and the library holds only the four works listed above, with no common subject categories recorded.