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040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aQuiller-Couch, Arthur,
_d1863-1944
245 1 4 _aThe Blue Pavilions
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 2006-11-30
508 _aE-text prepared by Lionel Sear
520 _a"The Blue Pavilions" by Arthur Quiller-Couch is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century seaport life, the story revolves around two captains, John Barker and Jeremy Runacles, who navigate personal challenges and societal changes following their experiences at sea. The narrative hints at themes of friendship, ambition, and the complexities of love, as well as the historical tensions of the period. At the start of the novel, Captain John Barker is introduced in a lively Harwich amidst the aftermath of the Dutch War. While waiting for a shave, he overhears local gossip, revealing past friendships and the current state of affairs. The opening establishes a vivid portrayal of town life, while also hinting at the captains' pasts and their plans for the future. The narrative quickly shifts as Barker learns of the widow Margret Salt, prompting him to make hasty decisions regarding their old friendship. This inciting event sets the stage for a series of developments involving both captains, their aspirations, and the responsibilities they must confront in their quests for happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aGreat Britain -- History -- William and Mary, 1689-1702
653 _aShip captains -- Fiction
653 _aFranco-Dutch war, 1672-1678 -- Fiction
653 _aWilliam III, King of England, 1650-1702 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19977
999 _c61280
_d61280