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100 1 _aKennedy, John Pendleton,
_d1795-1870
245 1 0 _aRob of the Bowl: A Legend of St. Inigoe's. Vol. 1 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2011-09-09
508 _aProduced by Roberta Staehlin and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Rob of the Bowl: A Legend of St. Inigoe's" by John Pendleton Kennedy is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative is set in Maryland, exploring the history and struggles of the ancient capital of the province, focusing particularly on St. Mary's City and its notable events surrounding colonial life, religious intolerance, and warfare. Central to the tale is the character of Captain Jasper Dauntrees, who commands a garrison and is depicted navigating the complex social and political landscape of the time. At the start of the story, the author sets a reflective scene by describing how St. Mary's has faded from prominence, marked by a rich history that is now obscured. The opening chapters delve into the ghost of the town's past, detailing its geographical features and its significance in early American history. As the narrative unfolds, it introduces characters like Captain Dauntrees and his companions as they confront both supernatural tales surrounding a haunted house and the political intrigues of their current day, marked by religious conflict and challenges to their governance. The stage is set for a blend of adventure, mystery, and historical exploration, suggesting a multifaceted story that intertwines personal and collective challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMaryland -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37369
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