Athelstane Ford
Athelstane Ford, published in 1899, is an adventure novel told by a young man who leaves his father's house near Yarmouth, on the Norfolk broads, to seek his fortune in the East Indies, drawn away by his dashing cousin Rupert. The voyage brings him into the wars of the East India Company in the 1750s, from the siege of the pirate stronghold of Gheriah to captivity, the Black Hole of Calcutta and the campaign that ended at Plassey under Robert Clive. Along the way the narrator learns the cost of jealousy and divided loyalty, as the cousin he trusted turns into a dangerous rival. Allen Upward tells the story in a brisk, old-fashioned first-person voice. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Athelstane Ford
Athelstane Ford by Allen Upward can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Athelstane Ford online?
Yes. Athelstane Ford opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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Is Athelstane Ford in the public domain?
Yes. Athelstane Ford by Allen Upward is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Athelstane Ford?
About 5 h 26 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Athelstane Ford?
Athelstane Ford by Allen Upward is filed under "Adventure" in the Vinteuil library.
