02203cam a22003133u 4500 30623 UtSlPG 20260610133710.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05025619 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Lyle, Eugene P. (Eugene Percy), 1873-1961 The Missourian Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-12-07 E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) "The Missourian" by Eugene P. Lyle is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the tumultuous period of the French intervention in Mexico, the story follows John D. Driscoll, known as the Missourian, a Confederate officer sent to Mexico as an emissary. The narrative centers around his interactions with other characters, including the spirited Jacqueline, a young French noblewoman on a secret political mission. At the start of the novel, we meet Jacqueline as she arrives in the Mexican port of Tampico, seeking adventure after a long ocean journey. Despite warnings of danger, she is intent on exploring the unfamiliar land alongside her maid, Berthe. Meanwhile, her escort, Sergeant Michel Ney, expresses concern for her safety amid tales of violence and outlawry in the region. The opening chapters establish Jacqueline's fearless and whimsical nature, while also hinting at the political intrigue involving Maximilian's court. As the setting unfolds, a colorful array of characters and threats emerges, suggesting that adventure and excitement lie ahead for the young woman and her unlikely companions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mexico -- History -- European intervention, 1861-1867 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30623 71469 71469