Barnaby Rudge is a historical novel set during the Gordon Riots of 1780, written by Charles Dickens. The book follows the young Barnaby Rudge, a simple-minded orphan, as he becomes embroiled in the riots and their aftermath. With its vivid characters and deft handling of historical events, Barnaby Rudge is a classic of Victorian literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.