| Author |
Bloundelle-Burton, John, 1850-1917 |
| Title |
The Sword of Gideon
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Bowen from page scans provided by
Google Books (University of Michigan)
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| Summary |
"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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Rescues -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Spanish Succession, War of, 1701-1714 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
52979 |
| Release Date |
Sep 5, 2016 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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