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_aBraddy, Nella, _d1894-1973 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aMasterpieces of Adventure—Stories of Desert Places |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2020 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2020-08-23 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aThe baron's quarry / Edgerton Castle -- A man and some others / Stephen Crane -- The outlaws / Selma Lagerlöf -- Princess Bob and her friends / Bret Harte -- The three strangers / Thomas Hardy -- The passing of Black Eagle / O. Henry -- Niño Diablo / W. H. Hudson. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Al Haines | ||
| 520 | _a"Masterpieces of Adventure: Stories of Desert Places" by Nella Braddy is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This anthology explores the thrilling and often perilous escapades set in arid and isolated landscapes, weaving themes of adventure, survival, and the deep complexities of human emotions. The opening tale presents characters embroiled in the intricate layers of their relationships and interactions against the backdrop of the desolate but starkly beautiful desert. The beginning of the volume introduces the first story featuring Mr. Marshfield and Major Travers, who engage in a dialogue about hunting adventures and personal experiences in various regions. Marshfield shares an intriguing hunting story from his past, detailing his journey to visit Baron Kossowski in the Carpathians. The encounter reveals an odd and amusing contrast between the baron’s cultivated manners and the wildness of his nature, hinting at deeper tensions, especially concerning his English wife. This opening sets the stage for a gripping exploration, hinting at themes of loyalty, peril, and the delicate interplay of civilization and savagery in the heart of the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aFiction | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
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