02213cam a22003013u 4500 65788 UtSlPG 20260610134523.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG hu iso639-1 PH Jókai, Mór, 1825-1904 Egy hirhedett kalandor a tizenhetedik századból Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-07-07 Albert László from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project "Egy hirhedett kalandor a tizenhetedik századból" by Mór Jókai is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book features a protagonist named Hugó, a constabler during the siege of Coblenz in 1688, who is engaged in the art of warfare using innovative artillery techniques. The narrative not only explores military strategies but also delves into the personal adventures and moral dilemmas faced by its characters amid the backdrop of war. The opening of the novel introduces us to Hugó, who leads a group of artillerymen in the defensive efforts against the French siege of Coblenz. From the start, we learn of his commanding presence and tactical ingenuity, as he experiments with lethal artillery known as the "tűzkorsó" (fire jug), effectively using captured enemy equipment against them. The danger of war is highlighted by unique inventions designed for destruction, and the interplay of humor and danger becomes evident as Hugó showcases both bravery and cunning. His interactions reveal a sense of camaraderie among soldiers and foreshadow the conflicts and intrigues that will ensue, weaving personal ambition and romantic pursuits into the larger narrative of warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Hungarian fiction -- 19th century https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65788 106610 106610