02270cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000400011324500610015326400510021430000470026533600260031233700260033833800360036450000310040050800940043152012850052553400450181065300530185585600430190899900170195152102UtSlPG20260610134212.0mcr n260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aBloundelle-Burton, John,d1850-191710aAcross the Salt Seas: A Romance of the War of Succession 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2016  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2016-05-19  aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by
Google Books (Princeton University)  a"Across the Salt Seas: A Romance of the War of Succession" by John Bloundelle-Burton is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of the War of Succession, focusing on the adventures of Mervyn Crespin, a lieutenant in the Cuirassiers, as he embarks on a journey that intertwines intrigue, danger, and the quest for glory. The story examines themes of identity, the consequences of past deeds, and the perils faced by those navigating the treacherous waters of both the sea and their own histories.  The opening of the novel introduces readers to the captain of the ship "La Mouche Noire", who is disturbed by the delirious musings of an elderly passenger, John Carstairs, whom he initially mistook for a dignified minister. The captain enlists Mervyn Crespin's help to calm the old man, whose feverish ramblings hint at a dark and turbulent past. As Crespin learns more about Carstairs, he uncovers strands of mystery related to treason, galleons, and potential piracy. This rich and atmospheric beginning sets the stage for Crespin's subsequent mission to Cadiz, foreshadowing challenges and thrilling encounters that will shape his fate amidst the war-torn landscape of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSpanish Succession, War of, 1701-1714 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52102  c92936d92936