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050 4 _aPZ
100 1 _aSeawell, Molly Elliot,
_d1860-1916
245 1 4 _aThe lively adventures of Gavin Hamilton
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-07-28
508 _aD A Alexander, Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, for a scan of the publisher's cover and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries)
520 _a"The Lively Adventures of Gavin Hamilton" by Molly Elliot Seawell is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set during the tumultuous backdrop of the Seven Years' War, specifically focusing on the experiences of young Gavin Hamilton, a soldier navigating the complexities of his lineage and the brutal realities of conflict. Through his vivid encounters with various characters, including his fellow soldier Captain St. Arnaud and the notable King Frederick of Prussia, the novel explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the pursuit of identity. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Gavin Hamilton during a bitterly cold autumn in 1757, as he finds himself separated from his regiment amid the chaos of war. He encounters Captain St. Arnaud, who has also lost his regiment. Together, they endure the harsh winter conditions while sharing personal stories, revealing Gavin's turbulent relationship with his estranged father. The narrative quickly shifts from their immediate survival to their camaraderie and aspirations for greater honor, culminating in their daring escape from captivity at the fortress of Glatz. This opening establishes a mix of adventure, personal conflict, and historical intrigue that promises to engage readers in Gavin's lively journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Harper and Brothers Publishers, 1899
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aInheritance and succession -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSoldiers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aKings and rulers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aParent and child -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aLoyalty -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSeven Years' War, 1756-1763 -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aHusband and wife -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSmallpox -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aEdwards, H. C.
_q(Harry C.),
_d1868-1922
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/livelyadventures00seawrich/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68630
999 _c109434
_d109434