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Title: The Three Perils of Man; or, War, Women, and Witchcraft, Vol. 1 (of 3)

Note: Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Henry Flower, Carlo Traverso and the Online
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Summary: "The Three Perils of Man; or, War, Women, and Witchcraft, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by James Hogg is a border romance written in the early 19th century. This novel delves into themes of chivalry, courtly love, and heroic exploits set against the tumultuous backdrop of Scotland's past, particularly during the reign of the Stuarts. The story features a noble king, Robert II, and his beautiful daughter, Princess Margaret, who becomes the object of desire for numerous knights vying for her hand, amidst ongoing conflicts with the English. The opening of the novel introduces us to the dramatic landscape of feudal Scotland, highlighting the competitive nature of noble courtship during a period of unrest. It begins with a royal court bustling with suitors eager to win Princess Margaret’s favor, while the king issues a challenge that could change the fate of their kingdom: whoever captures the English-held Castle of Roxburgh shall win her hand. As rivals ponder their chances, the princess herself takes a bold step, promising to undertake the task herself, revealing her determination and defiance. When she refers to the stakes of the competition, the atmosphere fills with tension and ambition, setting the stage for the unfolding romantic and adventurous conflict that will impact the lives of all involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hogg, James, 1770-1835

EBook No.: 39776

Published: May 23, 2012

Downloads: 57

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: Scotland -- History -- Robert II, 1371-1390 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Three Perils of Man; or, War, Women, and Witchcraft, Vol. 1 (of 3)

Note: Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Henry Flower, Carlo Traverso and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "The Three Perils of Man; or, War, Women, and Witchcraft, Vol. 1 (of 3)" by James Hogg is a border romance written in the early 19th century. This novel delves into themes of chivalry, courtly love, and heroic exploits set against the tumultuous backdrop of Scotland's past, particularly during the reign of the Stuarts. The story features a noble king, Robert II, and his beautiful daughter, Princess Margaret, who becomes the object of desire for numerous knights vying for her hand, amidst ongoing conflicts with the English. The opening of the novel introduces us to the dramatic landscape of feudal Scotland, highlighting the competitive nature of noble courtship during a period of unrest. It begins with a royal court bustling with suitors eager to win Princess Margaret’s favor, while the king issues a challenge that could change the fate of their kingdom: whoever captures the English-held Castle of Roxburgh shall win her hand. As rivals ponder their chances, the princess herself takes a bold step, promising to undertake the task herself, revealing her determination and defiance. When she refers to the stakes of the competition, the atmosphere fills with tension and ambition, setting the stage for the unfolding romantic and adventurous conflict that will impact the lives of all involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Hogg, James, 1770-1835

EBook No.: 39776

Published: May 23, 2012

Downloads: 57

Language: English

Subject: Historical fiction

Subject: Scotland -- History -- Robert II, 1371-1390 -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.