TY  - BOOK
AU  - Jókai,Mór
AU  - Provost,Charles Hope
AU  - Boggs,S.E.
TI  - Told by the death's head
AV  - PH 
PY  - 2010///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Historical fiction
KW  - Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
KW  - Trials -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2010-12-28; Produced by Steven desJardins and the Online Distributed
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N2  - "Told by the Death's Head: A Romantic Tale" by Mór Jókai is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work is a blend of adventure and romance, centering on the exploits of a colorful protagonist named Hugo, a gunner above all else, during the year 1688 amidst various military conflicts. The narrative likely explores themes of love, bravery, and folly in a historical context, as Hugo navigates the dangerous realities of war while pursuing his personal desires and relationships.  The beginning of the tale introduces the character of Hugo, a chief gunner stationed at the Ehrenbreitstein fortress. It candidly depicts his humorous and bold nature, showcasing his encounters with military machinations and the whimsical circumstances surrounding his profession. In a backdrop of a beleaguered city under siege, Hugo discovers an enemy fire-pot and uses it to concoct his own explosive devices while gaining a reputation for his daring demeanor. Through interactions with superiors and townsfolk alike, the chapter sets the stage for Hugo's adventures, establishing a narrative that promises both thrilling escapades and romantic entanglements as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -