02196cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000450011324500310015826400510018930000470024033600260028733700260031333800360033950000310037550800310040652012370043753400450167465300490171965300540176885600430182299900170186538979UtSlPG20260610133907.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afi2iso639-1 4aPT1 aÅberg, J. O.q(Johan Olof),d1843-189810aKaarle XII vanginvartijana 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-02-25  aProduced by Tapio Riikonen  a"Kaarle XII vanginvartijana" by J. O. Åberg is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to center around real events during the life of King Charles XII of Sweden, particularly focusing on a dramatic encounter involving diverse characters, including the king himself and various representatives of Polish nobility, amidst the backdrop of conflict and tension during the Great Northern War.  The opening of the narrative sets the stage on July 8, 1700, depicting a somber, stormy scene in Riga that encapsulates the high stakes of the unfolding drama. We are introduced to King Charles XII and his small contingent of men, including the faithful Sergeant Kaski, as they pursue Cardinal Primas, navigating through the fog and uncertainty of battle. The character dynamics emerge through their exchanges, particularly highlighting the king's frustration with his men’s apprehensions and the sergeant’s unwavering spirit in the face of danger. As tensions escalate, the king makes a bold move to engage the enemy, provoking a mix of loyalty and fear among his followers, setting a compelling foundation for the conflicts to come in this historical saga. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSwedish fiction -- Translations into Finnish  aCharles XII, King of Sweden, 1682-1718 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38979  c79818d79818