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100	1		_aBloundelle-Burton, John, _d1850-1917
245	1	4	_aThe Sword of Gideon
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-09-05
508			_aProduced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by Google Books (University of Michigan)
520			_a"The Sword of Gideon" by John Bloundelle-Burton is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the War of the Spanish Succession in the early 18th century, it follows the adventures of a young Englishman, Bevill Bracton, who embarks on a quest to rescue a woman named Sylvia Thorne from French captivity. This swashbuckling tale combines elements of romance and military strategy, delving into themes of honor, faith, and the struggles of war. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to a fervent atmosphere as war between England and France is declared, igniting excitement among couriers and villagers. The young and determined protagonist, Bevill Bracton, is introduced as he reflects on the significance of the conflict and his fervent desire to return to military service for England. His journey leads him to the Earl of Peterborough, who informs him of his kinswoman Sylvia's plight, a prisoner in Liège. The opening chapters capture the urgency of Bevill's quest, laying the groundwork for an intertwining story of love and valor, as he navigates both the perils of war and his own ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aAdventure stories
653			_aRescues -- Fiction
653			_aSpanish Succession, War of, 1701-1714 -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52979
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