The Crisis — Volume 07

Winston ChurchillProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.5

Word count: 101K words
Chapters: 11

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 Crisis — Volume 07 by Winston ChurchillAuthor: Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947,Language: English, Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature, Release Date: Oct 19, 2004

Editor's review

The Crisis, Volume 07 is one installment of Winston Churchill's sprawling historical novel, released by Project Gutenberg as a free eBook. This volume continues the novel's panoramic depiction of American society around the Civil War, weaving the fates of its characters into historical events, with both the tension of political maneuvering and finely drawn personal feeling. Churchill's craft as a novelist rather than a statesman shows here in his grasp of period atmosphere and his patient building of plainly rendered scenes. Being a serialized volume, it is not a self-contained work; readers need the first six volumes to enter the plot smoothly. The Gutenberg edition is the original English text, suitable as reading material for a long English novel and for focused study by readers interested in nineteenth-century American historical fiction. Readers are advised to consult historical background material and to note how fictional characters echo real events.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers systematically working through the whole of The Crisis in English
Researchers interested in nineteenth-century American historical fiction
Learners who want to practice long-form English reading volume by volume
Digital readers who collect public-domain eBooks from Project Gutenberg

Not a good fit for

Readers who want to start with a single volume and read it independently
Readers who prefer Chinese translations and are not used to reading in English
General readers expecting a compact, complete story rather than a serialized installment

Reading tips

Read the first six volumes or a plot summary before this one so the story does not feel disconnected.
Jot down character relationships and the historical timeline as you read, to compare with later volumes.
Read alongside background material on the American Civil War to deepen your understanding of the scenes.
Use the eBook's search function to mark unfamiliar words and place names, then review them together after finishing.

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FAQ

Can this book be read on its own?

It is not recommended. This is the seventh part of the long novel The Crisis; the plot follows on from the first six volumes, and the character relationships and event threads are already underway. Without that foundation, it is hard to follow the characters' motives and the narrative. Read from Volume One in order, or at least learn the main content of the first six volumes first.

Is the author the British Prime Minister Churchill?

No, they are not the same person. The author of this book, Winston Churchill (1871–1947), was an American novelist who shares his name with the British statesman but is a different man. This American writer is known for historical novels, and The Crisis is one of his major works; readers should take care to distinguish between the two when buying.

What are the features of the Gutenberg edition?

Project Gutenberg provides free public-domain eBooks, usually in the original English and mainly in plain text, which makes them easy to download and search but generally lacking modern notes and introductions. Readers who need detailed annotations or a Chinese translation should look for another edition to read alongside it.

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About the author

Winston Churchill Author · American · 1871–1947

Winston Churchill (1871–1947) was a bestselling American novelist. Born in St. Louis and a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he died in Florida in 1947. A prolific writer, he is represented here by 64 works. He is best known for historical and political novels that weave real historical settings and political issues into the lives of individuals, with solid plotting and characters marked by a strong sense of their era. His representative works include Richard Carvel, The Crisis, and The Crossing, as well as Mr. Crewe's Career, Coniston, The Inside of the Cup, and The Celebrity. His fiction often engages with social change and political life, and holds a place in American popular historical fiction. Public information on his early life and literary career is limited; this introduction is based mainly on the key facts of his life and an overview of his works.