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100 1 _aCapes, Bernard,
_d1854-1918
245 1 0 _aLoaves and fishes
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-09-11
505 0 _aA gallows-bird -- The ravelled sleave -- The soul of the professor -- A ghost-child -- His client's case -- An absent vicar -- The breeches bishop -- The strength of the rope -- Arcades ambo -- Our Lady of Refuge -- The ghost-leech -- Poor Lucy Rivers -- The fair with golden hair -- The lost notes -- The unluckiest man in the world -- Jack the Skipper -- A bubble reputation -- A point of law -- The five insides -- The jade button -- Dog trust -- A martyr to conscience.
508 _aan anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer
520 _a"Loaves and Fishes" by Bernard Capes is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the experiences of various characters during the Peninsular War in Spain, with a significant focus on the French siege of Saragossa. The narrative introduces the main character, Eugène Ducos, a captain with a flair for resourcefulness and adventure, as he embarks on a mission for salt while encountering themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships amidst the turmoil of war. The opening of the novel sets a vivid historical backdrop, plunging the reader into February 1809, where the French army faces dire shortages while besieging Saragossa. Ducos is tasked by General Junot to find salt to improve the army's meager rations, revealing his quick wit and determination. Meanwhile, the personal story of the goatherd, Anita, unfolds, showcasing her longing for her lost love, Eugenio. Their interactions intertwine with the burgeoning chaos of war, including a terrifying confrontation with a group of vengeful women, the Juntas, and the grim realities of survival in a war-torn context. This blend of personal and historical narratives sets the stage for a richly textured exploration of human emotions in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Methuen & Co., 1906
653 _aEnglish fiction
653 _aShort stories, English
856 4 _uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100105450
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71615
999 _c112341
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