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_aCooper, James Fenimore, _d1789-1851 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Wing-and-Wing; Or, Le Feu-Follet |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wing-and-Wing | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-04-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. | ||
| 520 | _a"The Wing-and-Wing; Or, Le Feu-Follet" by James Fenimore Cooper is a novel likely written during the early 19th century. The story is set against the vibrant backdrop of the Mediterranean, a region portrayed as both enchanting and tumultuous, reflecting the historical tensions of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The plot begins to unfold through the eyes of key characters including the intriguing Ghita and her connection with the mysterious Captain Raoul Yvard aboard the lugger, the Wing-and-Wing, hinting at themes of loyalty, distrust, and the allure of adventure. At the start of the tale, readers are introduced to the picturesque Mediterranean setting and the unique socio-political climate of Elba, where residents respond with curiosity and apprehension to the arrival of the unfamiliar lugger. Observers gather to speculate about the ship's origin and purpose, showcasing community dynamics and fears related to foreign vessels in turbulent times. As the story progresses, intrigue deepens with the introduction of characters like the wise mariner Tommaso Tonti, who knows the sea and its dangers well, while the younger Ghita emerges as a focal point of interest, caught between her affection for Raoul and the tensions incited by his presence. Through vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue, Cooper sets the stage for a complex narrative filled with intrigue, personal conflict, and the looming specter of historical hostilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHistorical fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSea stories | ||
| 653 | _aWar stories | ||
| 653 | _aNapoleonic Wars, 1800-1815 -- Fiction | ||
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11957 |
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