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100	1		_aSmith, Arthur D. Howden _q(Arthur Douglas Howden), _d1887-1945
245	1	0	_aSpears of destiny
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2023-05-27
508			_aAl Haines
520			_a"Spears of Destiny" by Arthur D. Howden Smith is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Hugh, a young English nobleman, and his companion, Edith, as they engage in a thrilling fox hunt in Crowden Wood, where they encounter a mysterious stranger seeking directions to Blancherive. This chance meeting sets off a chain of events that intertwine their fates with the larger historical backdrop of the first capture of Constantinople, suggesting themes of adventure, loyalty, and the quest for identity amidst the tumult of the times. The opening of the story introduces Hugh and Edith as they chase a fox through the woods, showcasing their camaraderie and establishing their characters as spirited and determined. The narrative quickly shifts focus when they encounter a stranger who inquires about Blancherive, heightening the air of mystery surrounding his intentions. As they part ways, Hugh reveals his desire to learn more about his father, who has vanished during his adventures in the Holy Land. This foreshadows Hugh’s quest for truth, setting the stage for future challenges, including confrontations with sinister figures, and elevating the tension as he prepares to follow his father’s footsteps and seek out adventure in the distant lands of Constantinople. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: George H. Doran Company, 1919
653			_aCrusades -- Fourth, 1202-1204 -- Fiction
653			_aIstanbul (Turkey) -- History -- Siege, 1203-1204 -- Fiction
856	4		_uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=osu.32435018115436&view=1up&seq=7
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70872
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