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100 1 _aHenty, G. A.
_q(George Alfred),
_d1832-1902
245 1 0 _aIn Greek Waters: A Story of the Grecian War of Independence
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-03-08
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"In Greek Waters: A Story of the Grecian War of Independence" by G. A. Henty is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book is set against the backdrop of the Greek War of Independence, focusing on the adventures of the main character, Horace Beveridge, a young boy with familial ties to Greece as he embarks on a journey of discovery and action amid the conflicts and tumult of this pivotal historical period. This narrative promises a blend of fictional adventure with an authentic depiction of historical events. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the character of Horace Beveridge and his unique family background; he is the son of a Greek scholar and a mother who loved and longed for her native homeland. It describes his sheltered upbringing, steeped in Greek learning, contrasting with a desire for a more adventurous life at sea. As Horace grows, he expresses a keen interest in sailing, which drives the narrative forward. The stage is set for his adventures, emphasizing his longing for excitement and exploration as he relates to the tumultuous events surrounding the Greek War of Independence. His character is portrayed as simultaneously scholarly and spirited, hinting at the duality of his life as he navigates the challenges and intrigue of both family responsibilities and his yearning for adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aFriendship -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aFathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aRescues -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSailors -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aYouth -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aSoldiers -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPrisoners -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aGreece -- History -- War of Independence, 1821-1829 -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aStacey, W. S.
_q(Walter S.),
_d1846-1929
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42276
999 _c83115
_d83115