Brother Jonathan

Name: Brother Jonathan
Author: Hezekiah Butterworth

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Can I read Brother Jonathan in English as a learner?

Yes — read Brother Jonathan by Hezekiah Butterworth in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 18 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

In Revolutionary War-era Connecticut, a spirited Irish mariner arrives in a town buzzing with secret missions and historic figures, where Governor Jonathan Trumbull’s farmhouse serves as a vital hub for America’s fight for liberty. Join the lively Dennis O’Hay as he uncovers the hidden stories behind the war.

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You can read the sample chapter free, with no account. To read the full book — with tap-to-translate, audio narration and saved progress — start your trial at quiz.nikmas.studio.

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It's the complete original text, exactly as Hezekiah Butterworth wrote it — nothing rewritten or cut. The built-in translation, saved vocabulary and audio narration are what carry you through the original prose.

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