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100 1 _aSeaman, Augusta Huiell,
_d1879-1950
245 1 0 _aJacqueline of the Carrier Pigeons
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-07-08
508 _aProduced by Annie R. McGuire
520 _a"Jacqueline of the Carrier Pigeons" by Augusta Huiell Seaman is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the city of Leyden during the late 16th century, amidst the backdrop of the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule. The plot follows siblings Jacqueline and Gysbert as they navigate the challenges posed by war, their dedication to their city, and the role of carrier pigeons in conveying messages during this tumultuous time. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the two protagonists as they release their trained carrier pigeons from Hengist Hill, expressing hopes of trading these birds for messages during the ongoing siege. The siblings share a deep bond, with Jacqueline taking on a protective role over her younger brother Gysbert, who longs to contribute to their community's battle for liberty. As the Spanish army encircles Leyden, they reflect on the ongoing war and its toll on their lives. They are determined to offer support and find ways to resist the enemy, indicating the themes of bravery, personal sacrifice, and the importance of hope in desperation that will undoubtedly play a crucial role throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNetherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aHoming pigeons -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aLeiden (Netherlands) -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aEdwards, George Wharton,
_d1859-1950
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57466
999 _c98297
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