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100 1 _aMcNeile, H. C.
_q(Herman Cyril),
_d1888-1937
245 1 4 _aThe seven missionaries
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aProduced from the October 1923 issue of McClure’s Magazine.
500 _aRelease date is 2024-07-25
508 _aRoger Frank and Sue Clark
520 _a"The Seven Missionaries" by Major H. C. McNeile is a suspenseful narrative that falls within the genre of adventure fiction, likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a voyage on the S.S. Andaman, spotlighting themes of piracy and deception as it follows the events that unfold with a group of missionaries and the unexpected twists that arise during the journey. The tale captures the tension of sea travel during a time when maritime piracy was still a concern. The plot begins with Captain James Kelly navigating the Andaman, which carries a motley crew of passengers, including seven missionaries heading to Colombo. The story takes a dramatic turn when it becomes apparent that these missionaries are not what they seem. Jim Maitland, a protagonist who suspects something amiss, later discovers that the missionaries are actually pirates plotting to hijack the ship, targeting a valuable cargo of gold and pearls aboard. As the deceit unfolds, Jim finds himself in a precarious situation that ultimately leads to a thrilling confrontation. The narrative escalates into an explosive conclusion, illustrating themes of courage and cleverness in outwitting the unsuspecting villains while leaving readers questioning the true nature of appearances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cNew York: McClure Publishing Company, 1923
653 _aShort stories
653 _aSea stories
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aPirates -- Fiction
653 _aIndian Ocean -- Fiction
700 1 _aGage, George W.,
_d1887-1957
830 0 _aProduced from the October 1923 issue of McClure’s Magazine.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74118
999 _c114843
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