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100 1 _aWren, Percival Christopher,
_d1885-1941
245 1 0 _aDriftwood Spars :
_bThe Stories of a Man, a Boy, a Woman, and Certain Other People Who Strangely Met Upon the Sea of Life
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 2004-03-01
508 _aProduced by Ted Garvin and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Driftwood Spars" by Captain Percival Christopher Wren is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to a rich tapestry of characters intertwined by fate on the volatile sea of life, primarily focusing on John Robin Ross-Ellison, a man of complex heritage and tumultuous experiences. The author's narrative hints at themes of honor, revenge, and the interplay between personal pride and social identity, particularly as experienced through the lives of diverse characters from different backgrounds. The beginning of "Driftwood Spars" presents Major Michael Malet-Marsac reflecting on the life and death of his friend John Ross-Ellison. The story commences with a sense of mystery surrounding Ross-Ellison's extraordinary life, as the Major recounts intimate memories of camaraderie and conflict, revealing Ross-Ellison’s mixed lineage as a Scotch Pathan raised in India. Through a conversation with Subedar-Major Mir Daoud Khan, we learn about Ross-Ellison's upbringing and the familial complexities intertwined with his adventures. This sets the stage for exploring the themes of loyalty and the consequences of revenge, illustrated through Ross-Ellison’s contentious relationship with his half-brother Ibrahim Mahmud. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at further revelations in the lives of several characters whose paths intersect dramatically, promising a saga rich in cultural and emotional depth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndia -- History -- British occupation, 1765-1947 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11691
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