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_aAdams, John Turvill, _d1805-1882 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Knight of the Golden Melice: A Historical Romance |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-06-23 | ||
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| 520 | _a"The Knight of the Golden Melice: A Historical Romance" by John Turvill Adams is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set around the early 17th century and delves into the tumultuous beginnings of American colonies, exploring the characters and events that shaped this period. The primary characters introduced include Sir Christopher Gardiner, who is likely to play a significant role in the narrative, and Philip Joy, a soldier facing severe punishment in the colony, providing a glimpse into the legal and social dynamics of the time. At the start of the story, the author paints a vivid picture of early 17th-century Boston, a city in its infancy, where a courtroom is assembled to address the accusations against Joy, who is accused of speaking out against the colony's authorities. The narrative captures the tense atmosphere of the courtroom as differing opinions on justice and punishment are voiced, with various characters depicted, including the benevolent Governor Winthrop and the fiery Deputy Governor Dudley. The early chapters hint at budding conflicts and alliances, particularly as Sir Christopher seeks to intervene on behalf of Joy, thus setting the stage for themes of power, liberty, and human relationships against the backdrop of colonial America's formative years. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aGardiner, Christopher, Sir, approximately 1596-approximately 1662 -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aMassachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction | ||
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