Ranson's Folly by Richard Harding Davis
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About this eBook
| Author | Davis, Richard Harding, 1864-1916 |
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| Title | Ranson's Folly |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | Ranson's folly -- The bar sinister -- A derelict -- La lettre d'amour -- In the fog. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Ranson's Folly" by Richard Harding Davis is a novel written during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of a military outpost, it intricately weaves themes of adventure, romance, and the complexities of military life. The story centers on Lieutenant Ranson, who struggles with the monotony of garrison life while harboring aspirations for excitement and honor, ultimately leading to a dramatic turn of events. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Fort Crockett, where Lieutenant Ranson and other officers dine under the unique auspices of Mary Cahill, the post-trader's daughter. Ranson is characterized as a restless spirit yearning for action and adventure, particularly after returning from the vibrant conflicts in the Philippines. His flirtations with Mary and rebellious stances towards military decorum set the stage for a sequence of events involving a mock robbery that spirals into a real crisis when a paymaster is held up. The chapter presents a rich tapestry of characters, including Mary, who balances her loyalty to the army with her affection for Ranson, while her father’s mysterious and potentially dangerous past hints at deeper intrigue. As the plot unfolds, it becomes evident that Ranson's pursuits may have significant and unintended consequences, leading to questions of honor, loyalty, and love within the regiment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5643 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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