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100 1 _aHyne, C. J. Cutcliffe,
_d1866-1944
245 1 4 _aThe Recipe for Diamonds
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-01-26
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Recipe for Diamonds" by C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around adventure, exploration, and the pursuit of a legendary recipe that purportedly allows the creation of diamonds. Key characters include Slidey Methuen, a somewhat disillusioned Englishman, and Michael Cospatric, who unexpectedly reunites with Methuen in a Norse wilderness, leading them into an intriguing quest. At the start of the novel, the scene is set with Slidey Methuen, an experienced hunter, reflecting on his luck while pursuing game in Norway. After successfully hunting a large elk, he and his companion Ulus find themselves stranded due to worsening weather conditions. They stumble upon an abandoned hut where they plan to wait out the storm. However, the narrative takes a turn when they accidentally encounter a stranger, Cospatric, who has appeared out of the dark, wet wilderness. The two former acquaintances share stories and ultimately decide to embark on a quest that could lead them to a historical recipe, hinting at adventures beyond mere hunting, encompassing elements of treachery and pursuit. The opening sets the stage for a journey filled with camaraderie, danger, and high-stakes thrill, captivating readers with both vivid imagery and engaging character dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
653 _aAdventure stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31083
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