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Title: A Maker of History
Note: Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Patricia A. Benoy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "A Maker of History" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Guy Poynton, a young Englishman who finds himself embroiled in a thrilling and mysterious adventure following the unexpected disappearance of his sister, Phyllis, during their travels in Europe. The narrative weaves elements of intrigue, espionage, and romance, exploring both the characters' development and the broader social backdrop of the time. The opening of the book establishes a gripping atmosphere as we meet Guy Poynton, who has just woken up alone in a foreign forest after a long journey. As he navigates his surroundings, he stumbles upon a train with soldiers and mysterious figures, highlighting the tension in the atmosphere and suggesting that significant events are unfolding. His curious nature compels him to stay hidden and observe the unfolding drama, while we also glimpse hints of his adventurous spirit. The initial chapters lay the groundwork for a tale that promises espionage, suspense, and the inevitable intertwining of personal stakes with broader historical narratives, setting up both the intrigue surrounding his and Phyllis's fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946
EBook No.: 19341
Published: Sep 20, 2006
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: Spy stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Maker of History
Note: Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Patricia A. Benoy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "A Maker of History" by E. Phillips Oppenheim is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Guy Poynton, a young Englishman who finds himself embroiled in a thrilling and mysterious adventure following the unexpected disappearance of his sister, Phyllis, during their travels in Europe. The narrative weaves elements of intrigue, espionage, and romance, exploring both the characters' development and the broader social backdrop of the time. The opening of the book establishes a gripping atmosphere as we meet Guy Poynton, who has just woken up alone in a foreign forest after a long journey. As he navigates his surroundings, he stumbles upon a train with soldiers and mysterious figures, highlighting the tension in the atmosphere and suggesting that significant events are unfolding. His curious nature compels him to stay hidden and observe the unfolding drama, while we also glimpse hints of his adventurous spirit. The initial chapters lay the groundwork for a tale that promises espionage, suspense, and the inevitable intertwining of personal stakes with broader historical narratives, setting up both the intrigue surrounding his and Phyllis's fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips), 1866-1946
EBook No.: 19341
Published: Sep 20, 2006
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: Spy stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.