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_aHenty, G. A. _q(George Alfred), _d1832-1902 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aYule-Tide Yarns |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-06-18 | ||
| 505 | 0 | _aChâteau and ship / by G.A. Henty -- Adventures of a night / by John Bloundelle-Burton -- An outlaw's fortunes / by W.C. Whistler -- "A flight from justice;" or, how I became a Light Dragoon / by Percy Groves -- Longitude ten degrees / by Robert Leighton -- A soldier's vow, and how he kept it / by David Ker -- In luck's way / by Fred. Whishaw -- "Samana Kay" / by Harry Collingwood -- Hari-Ram, the Dacoit / by E.F. Pollard -- A jungle drama / by George Manville Fenn. | |
| 508 | _aProduced by Chris Whitehead, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Yule-Tide Yarns" by G. A. Henty is a collection of adventure stories written in the late 19th century. The tales explore various historical settings, interweaving themes of bravery, loyalty, and romance, likely featuring characters drawn from noble backgrounds or military ranks. The stories reflect elements of swashbuckling adventure with a backdrop of historical events, appealing to readers interested in tales filled with intrigue and action. The beginning of "Yule-Tide Yarns" opens with the story "Château and Ship," introducing readers to midshipman Peter Vignerolles, who commands a captured schooner during the tumultuous time of the French Revolutionary Wars in the late 18th century. Vignerolles finds himself contemplating the precarious situation of his noble kinsfolk back at their château as he witnesses the political fallout. The opening sets up his determination to assist them, despite the dangers posed by the revolutionary forces, leading to a series of daring decisions as Vignerolles navigates the complexities of war, family loyalty, and potentially rescue. This initial setup creates an engaging premise filled with tension and peril that promises excitement in the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aChildren's stories | ||
| 653 | _aAdventure stories | ||
| 653 | _aVoyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSeafaring life -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSailors -- Juvenile fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSoldiers -- Juvenile fiction | ||
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