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100 1 _aShervill, W. P.
245 1 0 _aTwo Daring Young Patriots; or, Outwitting the Huns
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-09-17
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Lindy Walsh, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Two Daring Young Patriots; or, Outwitting the Huns" by W. P. Shervill is a historical novel written in the early 20th century, likely inspired by World War I events. The story centers around young protagonists, Max Durend and his friend Dale, as they navigate the challenges and dangers of their changing world during the war. The book explores themes of loyalty, bravery, and the moral complexities faced by individuals in times of conflict. The opening of the book introduces the backdrop of a rowing competition at a school, where we meet the main character Max Durend, who is the stroke of his crew—a position of leadership that carries its own challenges and tensions, particularly with an angry teammate named Montgomery. As they prepare for the races, their camaraderie is disrupted by personal conflicts, and we see hints of character development from Max’s leadership and his concerns for his team. Meanwhile, the narrative gradually shifts to explore the impact of the war in Belgium, including Max's family and his father's business. A dramatic turn occurs when Max and Dale become aware of the German invasion and the treachery of those in leadership roles, prompting Max to prioritize loyalty to his country above all. The unfolding political and personal turmoil sets the stage for an action-packed narrative filled with challenges that test their resolve and patriotism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWorld War, 1914-1918 -- Belgium -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aWebb, Archibald,
_d1887-1944
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26645
999 _c67554
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