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John Smith's Funny Adventures on a Crutch: Or The Remarkable Peregrinations of a One-legged Soldier after the War
by A. F. Hill
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Yes — read John Smith's Funny Adventures on a Crutch: Or The Remarkable Peregrinations of a One-legged Soldier after the War by A. F. Hill 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
- 51 chapters
- Format
- The complete book
About this book
About this book
After a brutal injury at Antietam leaves him one-legged, John Smith embarks on a series of humorous and remarkable adventures, navigating life and war’s aftermath with wit and resilience. His story blends pain, courage, and unexpected comedy in a nation healing from conflict.
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