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100 1 _aDavis, Richard Harding,
_d1864-1916
245 1 0 _aRanson's Folly
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-05-01
505 0 _aRanson's folly -- The bar sinister -- A derelict -- La lettre d'amour -- In the fog.
508 _aProduced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"Ranson's Folly" by Richard Harding Davis is a novel written during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of a military outpost, it intricately weaves themes of adventure, romance, and the complexities of military life. The story centers on Lieutenant Ranson, who struggles with the monotony of garrison life while harboring aspirations for excitement and honor, ultimately leading to a dramatic turn of events. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Fort Crockett, where Lieutenant Ranson and other officers dine under the unique auspices of Mary Cahill, the post-trader's daughter. Ranson is characterized as a restless spirit yearning for action and adventure, particularly after returning from the vibrant conflicts in the Philippines. His flirtations with Mary and rebellious stances towards military decorum set the stage for a sequence of events involving a mock robbery that spirals into a real crisis when a paymaster is held up. The chapter presents a rich tapestry of characters, including Mary, who balances her loyalty to the army with her affection for Ranson, while her father’s mysterious and potentially dangerous past hints at deeper intrigue. As the plot unfolds, it becomes evident that Ranson's pursuits may have significant and unintended consequences, leading to questions of honor, loyalty, and love within the regiment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
653 _aShort stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5643
999 _c47670
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