02766cam a22004453u 4500 31096 UtSlPG 20260610133717.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ De Mille, James, 1833-1880 The Lily and the Cross: A Tale of Acadia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-01-27 Etext produced by Marlo Dianne HTML file produced by David Widger "The Lily and the Cross: A Tale of Acadia" by James De Mille is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the tumultuous backdrop of Acadia, exploring themes of adventure, identity, and intrigue through the journeys of its characters. The main character, Zac, a Bostonian schooner captain, finds himself navigating complex relationships with his passengers—Claude Motier, a spirited young man with a mysterious background, and Abbé Michel, a solemn priest—while they encounter tension around them, especially concerning their interactions with French forces. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to the dwindling crew aboard the schooner "Parson" as they find themselves enveloped in fog and uncertainty while en route to Louisbourg. The dynamic among Zac, Claude, and the Abbé hints at underlying tensions reflective of cultural and nationalistic divides. As whispers of danger arise from a potential French warship lurking nearby, the group grapples with both external threats and their evolving personal connections. The opening sets the stage for a gripping tale of survival and exploration of loyalties as they confront their perilous fate at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Sailing -- Juvenile fiction Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction Courtship -- Juvenile fiction Clergy -- Juvenile fiction Prisoners -- Juvenile fiction Trials -- Juvenile fiction Frigates -- Juvenile fiction Catholics -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31096 71942 71942