Project Gutenberg 2012-10-29 Public domain in the USA. 81 Dumas, Alexandre 1802 1870 Dumas, Alexander Dumas, Alexandre, pere père, Alexandre Dumas Captain Paul Produced by David Widger "Captain Paul" by Alexandre Dumas is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The narrative centers around Captain Paul Jones, an enigmatic and courageous seaman, as he navigates the complexities of naval warfare and personal relationships during a time of tumultuous change, particularly with respect to the American Revolution. Readers can expect a blend of adventure, intrigue, and a deep exploration of the motivations and internal struggles of Jones, examining both his valor and vulnerabilities. The opening of "Captain Paul" sets a foundation for the story, establishing an atmosphere of curiosity and mystery surrounding Captain Paul and his ship, the Indienne. We are introduced to the bustling town of Fort Louis, where locals are captivated by the newly arrived frigate and its crew, especially by the intriguing young Count d'Auray. As he investigates the identity of the ship and its captain, the narrative hints at themes of honor and duty, exploring how the captain's actions are seen through the eyes of other characters. The distinction between appearances and reality starts to unfold, as the young midshipman and Count d'Auray engage in a witty dialogue about honor, revealing class dynamics and expectations of the time. The groundwork is laid for Captain Paul's journey, both at sea and within the intricacies of society, promising thrilling action intertwined with rich character development. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792 -- Fiction PQ Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 428844 428853 2024-09-17T10:24:53.658687 2023-09-18T05:30:49.506920 text/html text/html 445628 2021-02-18T23:10:47 text/html; charset=utf-8 143053 2021-02-18T23:10:50 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 193535 2024-09-17T10:24:59.713687 application/epub+zip 199962 2024-09-17T10:24:55.093692 application/epub+zip 199962 2024-09-17T10:24:54.220719 application/epub+zip 361672 2024-09-17T10:25:03.391666 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335700 2024-09-17T10:24:59.139689 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 335748 2022-09-18T19:32:09.176140 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 364342 2024-09-17T10:24:52.991719 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 370351 2016-11-21T11:14:58 text/plain; charset=utf-8 136232 2016-11-21T11:18:14 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 364189 2012-10-29T10:11:10 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 135410 2012-10-29T10:11:12 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 364180 2012-10-29T10:11:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 135365 2012-10-29T10:11:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21492 2024-09-17T10:25:03.531648 application/rdf+xml 12438 2024-09-17T10:24:54.569694 image/jpeg 3322 2024-09-17T10:24:54.392708 image/jpeg 189243 2024-09-17T10:24:53.692691 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia