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100 1 _aRaabe, Wilhelm,
_d1831-1910
240 1 4 _aDie schwarze Galeere. English
245 1 4 _aThe Black Galley
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-04-13
508 _aProduced by Michael Wooff
520 _a"The Black Galley" by Wilhelm Raabe is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the context of the Eighty Years' War (1568-1648) between Spain and the Dutch Republic, the narrative revolves around themes of war, honor, and love against a backdrop of naval conflict and political intrigue. The story focuses on characters such as Jan Norris, a sea beggar entangled in the struggle for Dutch independence, and Myga van Bergen, whose fate becomes intertwined with his as they navigate the dangers imposed by the Spanish forces. At the start of the novel, the tension is palpable as Spanish soldiers man the walls of Fort Liefkenhoek during a dark and stormy night in November 1599. Alarms are sounded, and a battle is hinted at through distant cannon fire, encapsulating the audience in a gripping wartime atmosphere. The narrative introduces Captain Jeronimo, a seasoned soldier contemplating the futility of war, and glimpses into the lives of Jan and Myga, separated by circumstances yet still bound by childhood promises. The opening sets the stage for the impending confrontation at sea involving the mysterious Black Galley, sparking intrigue and foreshadowing the personal and collective struggles each character will face in this tumultuous era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 -- Fiction
700 1 _aWooff, Michael
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48701
999 _c89540
_d89540