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_aDefoe, Daniel, _d1661?-1731 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe history of the life and adventures of Mr. Duncan Campbell |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aVariously attributed to Bond or Defoe. | ||
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-08-12 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Steven Gibbs, Pat McCoy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"The History of the Life and Adventures of Mr. Duncan Campell" by Defoe and Bond is a historical account that was likely written in the early 18th century. The narrative centers around Mr. Duncan Campbell, a deaf and mute gentleman with a remarkable ability to foresee the future and discern the past of individuals he encounters, serving as both an oracle and a curiosity in the society of his time. The book explores themes of superstition, human capability, and the nature of destiny, bridging the realms of the mundane and the extraordinary. At the start of the tale, the author introduces Duncan Campbell's ancestral background and childhood, emphasizing his father's adventurous spirit and his family's notable lineage. The narrative describes Campbell's birth and early life experiences, detailing the circumstances leading to his unique abilities and how they shape his character. The narrative sets the stage for Campbell's transformation into a figure of intrigue; it hints at the societal reactions to his talents and the moral lessons that unfold as a result of his interactions with those who seek his insights into their futures. This opening engages readers with the promise of both entertainment and exploration of deeper philosophical questions intertwined with Campbell's extraordinary life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aOccultism -- Early works to 1900 | ||
| 653 | _aCampbell, Duncan, 1680?-1730 | ||
| 653 | _aProphets -- Great Britain -- Biography | ||
| 653 | _aDeaf -- Great Britain -- Biography | ||
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_aBond, William, _d-1735 |
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| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37047 |
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