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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aKing, Charles,
_d1844-1933
245 1 0 _aMarion's Faith.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _a"A sequel to The Colonel's Daughter."
500 _aRelease date is 2007-01-07
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Marion's Faith" by Charles King is a novel written in the late 19th century. This sequel to "The Colonel's Daughter" revisits a cast of characters deeply embedded in military life, exploring themes of duty, loyalty, and the complexities of personal relationships during the tumultuous backdrop of the American frontier. The story centers around Lieutenant Ray, who reflects on his life choices and relationships, particularly with his sister and comrades, alongside the impending realities of military duty. The opening of the novel introduces two key characters, Lieutenant Ray and Major Stannard, who are riding back to the garrison after troop drill. Their conversation touches on Ray’s desire for adventure and the pressures of family expectations, hinting at his complex family dynamics, especially concerning his sister’s marriage. The scene is vividly described with the beauty of the prairie, establishing a peaceful yet tense atmosphere that contrasts with the lurking threat of conflict. As they discuss past acquaintances and the challenges of their lifestyle, the reader is drawn into their camaraderie and the broader themes of loyalty and sacrifice that will likely shape the narrative. The initial chapters set the stage for the conflicts ahead, both on the battlefield and within their personal lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
653 _aWest (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aUnited States. Army -- Military life -- Fiction
653 _aSoldiers -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20305
999 _c61576
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