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100 1 _aParker, Gilbert,
_d1862-1932
245 1 4 _aThe Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Battle_of_the_Strong
500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520 _a"The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 2" by Gilbert Parker is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a historical setting, involving themes of romance, duty, and the complexities of love against the backdrop of political tensions, specifically between England and France. The narrative follows the lives of key characters like Philip d'Avranche, the ambitious first lieutenant of the ship Narcissus, and Guida, a young woman caught in the emotional turmoil of her feelings and societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces Philip d'Avranche aboard the Narcissus, under his melancholic thoughts as they navigate the treacherous waters near the Ecrehos. Philip's sense of monotony is disrupted when he encounters Guida, a girl from his past, which rekindles emotions he had long suppressed. Their meeting sparks a stirring dialogue that explores themes of adventure, the constraints of duty, and the tender complexities of youthful affection. As their connection deepens, it is clear that both characters harbor feelings of destiny and transformation, setting the stage for a dramatic exploration of love and ambition in a world fraught with conflict and longing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAnglo-French War, 1793-1802 -- Fiction
653 _aChannel Islands -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6231
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