The Gough, George W. creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Yeoman Adventurer" by George W. Gough is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds through the experiences of Oliver Wheatman, a yeoman, as he navigates life in a tumultuous period marked by the Jacobite uprisings, personal ambition, and romantic entanglements. The novel delves into themes of bravery, identity, and the quest for adventure against a backdrop of deep social and political upheaval. The opening of the book introduces Oliver Wheatman as he reflects on his life in a rural setting, immediately exposing his longing for adventure and the complexities of his relationships, especially with a character named Kate and her brother Jack Dobson, a soldier. As he witnesses soldiers marching and grapples with feelings of inadequacy, his fate intertwines with that of a captivating woman, Mistress Margaret Waynflete, who is entangled in the Jacobite cause. The chapter sets up a series of events where violence and danger emerge, ultimately leading Oliver to rescue Mistress Waynflete, and shapes the thrilling and romantic quest that defines the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-01-01 Produced by Nathan Harris, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746 -- Fiction Adventure stories Farmers -- Fiction Staffordshire (England) -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7326 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7326 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133205.0 7326