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100	1		_aQuiller-Couch, Arthur, _d1863-1944
245	1	4	_aThe Splendid Spur : _bBeing Memoirs of the Adventures of Mr. John Marvel, a Servant of His Late Majesty King Charles I, in the Years 1642-3
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 2004-09-01
508			_aProduced by Karl Hagen, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Splendid Spur" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set during the English Civil War, the story follows the adventures of Mr. John Marvel, a servant of King Charles I. Through John’s eyes, readers are introduced to themes of loyalty, bravery, and the chaos of war, as he navigates the intrigues and dangers of his time. At the start of the novel, we meet John Marvel, a scholar at Trinity College in Oxford, who fortuitously witnesses a tense encounter involving a mysterious old man and a young nobleman at a tavern. As John becomes embroiled in the tumultuous events surrounding them—characterized by brawls, murder, and daring escapes—he finds himself drawn into a life of adventure far removed from the academic pursuits of his studies. The opening hints at a blend of humor and drama, positioning John as a central figure who must rely on his wits and courage while traversing a world marked by peril and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGreat Britain -- History -- Charles I, 1625-1649 -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6437
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