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_aMcNeile, H. C. _q(Herman Cyril), _d1888-1937 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe seven missionaries |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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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.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cNew York: McClure Publishing Company, 1923 |
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| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aSea stories | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
| 653 | _aPirates -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aIndian Ocean -- Fiction | ||
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_aGage, George W., _d1887-1957 |
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| 830 | 0 | _aProduced from the October 1923 issue of McClure’s Magazine. | |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74118 |
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