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_aKingston, William Henry Giles, _d1814-1880 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aVillegagnon: A Tale of the Huguenot Persecution |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2007-10-17 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England | ||
| 520 | _a"Villegagnon: A Tale of the Huguenot Persecution" by William Henry Giles Kingston is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set during the intense period of Huguenot persecution in France, the story follows Nigel Melvin, a young Scottish nobleman who becomes embroiled in the struggles of the Protestant community against the oppressive Catholic regime. As he navigates court intrigues and forms alliances, Nigel's journey leads him to a proposed expedition to establish a Protestant colony near Rio de Janeiro, revealing a mix of personal and political challenges. The opening of the novel introduces Nigel and his cousin Mary Seton as they arrive at the court of France. As they interact with key figures, including Admiral Coligny, the foundation is laid for Nigel's involvement in the expedition to the New World—an endeavor initially inspired by the controversial figure Villegagnon, who is later revealed to harbor dubious motives. Amidst political tension, religious discrimination, and Nigel's burgeoning romance with Constance de Tourville, the narrative promises a blend of adventure, romance, and the harsh realities of the era's religious conflict, drawing readers into a world of suspense and moral complexity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHuguenots -- France -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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