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100 1 _aChevalier, H. Emile
_q(Henri Emile),
_d1828-1879
245 1 3 _aLe gibet
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 2006-05-16
508 _aProduced by Rénald Lévesque
520 _a"Le gibet" by H. Emile Chevalier is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative appears to unfold in a context marked by the intense social and political upheaval surrounding the abolition of slavery in America. The central characters include Edwin Coppie, a committed abolitionist, and Rebecca Sherrington, his fiancée, who is torn between her familial loyalty and her feelings for Edwin. The opening of "Le gibet" introduces us to a tense interaction between Edwin and Rebecca, set against the backdrop of the abolitionist movement. Edwin has just returned from a mission to help runaway slaves escape to Canada, which puts him at odds with Rebecca, whose family holds strong pro-slavery beliefs. As Edwin grapples with the implications of his actions and the stark contrast between his ideals and the prejudices of Rebecca’s family, the narrative hints at the personal and societal conflicts that will unfold throughout the book. Their discourse reveals the emotional turmoil sparked by the political climate, setting the stage for deeper themes of love, loyalty, and the fight against oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFrench fiction -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18404
999 _c59790
_d59790