02236cam a22003013u 4500 49473 UtSlPG 20260610134134.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford), 1801?-1860 The Little Ball O' Fire; or, the Life and Adventures of John Marston Hall : The Works of G. P. R. James, Vol. XV. Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-07-18 Produced by Transcribed by Charles Bowen from page images provided by Google Books and Oxford University. "The Little Ball O' Fire; or, the Life and Adventures of John Marston Hall" by G. P. R. James is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story centers around John Marston Hall, a young boy whose life intertwines with the tumultuous events of the English Civil War. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, adventure, and the impact of war on one’s moral compass as the boy grows amidst conflict, loss, and his father’s military pursuits. The opening of the novel introduces us to Captain Hall, John’s father, whose loyalty to the royal cause leads him into the heart of the civil war. Following his mother’s death during John’s infancy, the father-son duo faces escalating hardships due to the war. As a child, John is thrust into military life, witnessing battles, the brutal realities of conflict, and ultimately the loss of his father. The narrative depicts John's transformation from a carefree youth to a keen observer of warfare, setting the stage for his ensuing adventures and struggles, as he navigates a world defined by strife, treachery, and his own fiery spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Louis XIV, 1643-1715 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49473 90311 90311