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100	1		_aParker, Gilbert, _d1862-1932
245	1	0	_aNo Defense, Volume 1.
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 2004-08-01
508			_aThis eBook was produced by David Widger
520			_a"No Defense, Volume 1" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel set in late 19th century Ireland. The story revolves around the character Dyck Calhoun, portrayed as a free-spirited and impulsive young man navigating the political turmoil of his time while grappling with personal issues and relationships. As the narrative unfolds, the characters engage in themes of nationhood, loyalty, and the complexities of love against the backdrop of rebellion and turmoil. The opening of the narrative introduces Dyck Calhoun as he enjoys the beauty of the Irish landscape and reflects on his life and the sociopolitical climate. He meets Sheila Llyn, a beautiful girl who captivates him, and they share an innocent yet poignant connection. Their moment is interrupted when they come across an injured elderly peasant, Christopher Dogan, whom Dyck helps recover. This encounter not only highlights the themes of compassion and courage but also foreshadows future intertwining destinies and the impending challenges Dyck faces, including his father's conservative views and the shadow of Erris Boyne, Sheila’s estranged father. The stage is thus set for a tale of romance, conflict, and the struggle for identity amid Ireland's fraught history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aFiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6292
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