02477cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500370012526400510016230000470021333600260026033700260028633800360031250000310034850502760037950801160065552012450077153400450201665300120206165300180207385600430209199900170213435552UtSlPG20260610133818.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aVarious10aTales from "Blackwood," Volume 5 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-03-110 aAdventures in Texas -- How we got possession of the Tuileries: a romance after the manner of Alexander Dumas -- Captain Paton's lament -- The village doctor / Countess d'Arbouville -- A singular letter from southern Africa, communicated by Mr. Hogg, the Ettrick shepherd.  aProduced by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Tales from 'Blackwood,' Volume 5" by Various is a collection of short stories likely written in the mid-19th century. This anthology features a variety of narratives, showcasing themes of adventure, exploration, and the human experience as reflected in different contexts and settings. The opening story, "Adventures in Texas," sets the stage for readers, hinting at an exploration of the American frontier through the eyes of its characters."  "The opening of this volume introduces us to Edward Morse, a young man from Maryland, who embarks on a journey to Texas driven by the potential of owning a substantial tract of land. His arrival in Galveston Bay and his first encounters reveal both the beauty and wildness of the land, as he navigates the unfamiliar terrain with wonder and trepidation. As he progresses through the prairies, he grapples with the challenges of this untamed region, including a dramatic misadventure with his mustang that leads him to the brink of despair. The initial chapters build a vivid picture of the Texan landscape while establishing Morse's character, foreshadowing the trials he will face as he seeks to establish a place for himself in this rugged land." (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction  aShort stories40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35552  c76395d76395