Publisher's Synopsis
""Perils of Certain English Prisoners"" is a short story written by the renowned English author, Charles Dickens. The story is set in the 19th century and revolves around a group of English prisoners who are taken captive by the Spanish during the Napoleonic Wars. The prisoners are taken to the island of Cabrera, where they are subjected to harsh treatment by their captors.The story follows the experiences of two English prisoners, Lieutenant Linderwood and Mr. George Champley, who are held captive on the island. Linderwood is a brave and resourceful officer, while Champley is a wealthy and pampered civilian. The two men form an unlikely friendship and work together to escape from the island.As they journey through the dangerous terrain of Cabrera, they encounter a number of obstacles and challenges, including treacherous cliffs, hostile natives, and the Spanish soldiers who are in pursuit of them. Along the way, they also encounter a beautiful Spanish woman named Isabella, who helps them in their quest for freedom.The story is filled with adventure, danger, and suspense, as the two English prisoners struggle to survive in a hostile environment and evade their captors. It is also a commentary on the brutality of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.Overall, ""Perils of Certain English Prisoners"" is a gripping and entertaining tale that showcases Dickens' skill as a storyteller and his ability to create memorable characters and vivid settings. It is a must-read for anyone who enjoys classic literature and tales of adventure and survival.We contrived to keep afloat all that night, and, the stream running strong with us, to glide a long way down the river. But, we found the night to be a dangerous time for such navigation, on account of the eddies and rapids, and it was therefore settled next day that in future we would bring-to at sunset, and encamp on the shore.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
