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245 1 0 _aTales from "Blackwood," Volume 5
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-03-11
505 0 _aAdventures in Texas -- How we got possession of the Tuileries: a romance after the manner of Alexander Dumas -- Captain Paton's lament -- The village doctor / Countess d'Arbouville -- A singular letter from southern Africa, communicated by Mr. Hogg, the Ettrick shepherd.
508 _aProduced by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Tales from 'Blackwood,' Volume 5" by Various is a collection of short stories likely written in the mid-19th century. This anthology features a variety of narratives, showcasing themes of adventure, exploration, and the human experience as reflected in different contexts and settings. The opening story, "Adventures in Texas," sets the stage for readers, hinting at an exploration of the American frontier through the eyes of its characters." "The opening of this volume introduces us to Edward Morse, a young man from Maryland, who embarks on a journey to Texas driven by the potential of owning a substantial tract of land. His arrival in Galveston Bay and his first encounters reveal both the beauty and wildness of the land, as he navigates the unfamiliar terrain with wonder and trepidation. As he progresses through the prairies, he grapples with the challenges of this untamed region, including a dramatic misadventure with his mustang that leads him to the brink of despair. The initial chapters build a vivid picture of the Texan landscape while establishing Morse's character, foreshadowing the trials he will face as he seeks to establish a place for himself in this rugged land." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
653 _aShort stories
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35552
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