02261cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000460011324500660015926400510022530000470027633600260032333700260034933800360037550000310041150800470044252013390048953400450182865300260187385600430189999900170194223273UtSlPG20260610133532.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aCT1 aKingston, William Henry Giles,d1814-188010aJohn Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-10-31  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"John Deane of Nottingham: Historic Adventures by Land and Sea" by W.H.G. Kingston is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers on the real-life figure of John Deane, who lived a remarkable life as a drover, Navy captain, and British Consul, exploring themes of adventure and personal growth against a rich historical backdrop. As the protagonist navigates various roles and settings, the book promises a blend of historical insight and character development.  The opening of the narrative introduces John Deane's fascinating background, depicting his humble beginnings as a drover before ascending to noteworthy positions in the Navy and as a Consul. Following this exposition, we are introduced to the vibrant social life and customs of Nottingham through a ride in Sherwood Forest, where Squire Harwood and his daughter Alethea encounter a boisterous crowd and a spirited young man named Jack Deane. This incident reveals Jack's character as both brave and principled, setting the stage for future adventures. As the story unfolds, readers witness Jack's interactions with various characters, including Squire Harwood's views on social stature and Alethea's strong opinions on the political climate, hinting at greater conflicts and adventures to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aDean, John, 1679-176140uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23273  c64325d64325