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100 1 _aHenty, G. A.
_q(George Alfred),
_d1832-1902
245 1 4 _aThe Lion of Saint Mark: A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-01-18
508 _aE-text prepared by Martin Robb
520 _a"The Lion of Saint Mark: A Story of Venice in the Fourteenth Century" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of Venice during a time of turmoil and conflict, it follows the adventures of Francis Hammond, a young English merchant's son who becomes embroiled in the city's political intrigues and escapades. The novel offers readers a vibrant portrayal of Venice, emphasizing themes of bravery, loyalty, and the complexities of civic duty. The beginning of the story introduces us to Venice through the eyes of Francis and his friend Matteo. They discuss the city's contrasting atmosphere compared to London and hint at political tensions, including the omnipresent threat of conspiracies against the republic. Francis's fresh exploration of the city is disrupted when he stumbles upon an attack aimed at capturing the Polani sisters, two noblewomen. His brave intervention saves them, leading to consequential entanglements with powerful factions and hints of deep-rooted conspiracies. As the boys navigate their friendships and societal constraints, the narrative sets up a gripping tale of adventure and danger. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aFathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aBritish -- Italy -- Venice -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aVenice (Italy) -- History -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17546
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