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Title: The Trail of the Sword, Complete
Note: Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Trail of the Sword, Complete" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story intertwines the lives of key characters amidst the backdrop of the colonial struggles between the French and English in North America, focusing particularly on the adventures and quests of Pierre Le Moyne of Iberville and Jessica Leveret, set against the vibrant and tumultuous history of the era. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Pierre Le Moyne of Iberville, a young envoy from Quebec who arrives in New York to meet with the governor. His entrance is marked by a humorous exchange with Jessica Leveret, the governor's ward, establishing a budding connection between the two. As the narrative unfolds, themes of adventure, romantic tension, and conflict emerge, particularly revolving around Iberville's mission and the challenges posed by rival factions and an impending threat from a renegade. The presence of historical figures and the vivid setting provide a rich tapestry against which personal dramas and larger political intrigues play out, hinting at the complexities faced by individuals during this period of colonial expansion and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932
EBook No.: 6210
Published: Nov 16, 2004
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Trail of the Sword, Complete
Note: Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Trail of the Sword, Complete" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story intertwines the lives of key characters amidst the backdrop of the colonial struggles between the French and English in North America, focusing particularly on the adventures and quests of Pierre Le Moyne of Iberville and Jessica Leveret, set against the vibrant and tumultuous history of the era. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Pierre Le Moyne of Iberville, a young envoy from Quebec who arrives in New York to meet with the governor. His entrance is marked by a humorous exchange with Jessica Leveret, the governor's ward, establishing a budding connection between the two. As the narrative unfolds, themes of adventure, romantic tension, and conflict emerge, particularly revolving around Iberville's mission and the challenges posed by rival factions and an impending threat from a renegade. The presence of historical figures and the vivid setting provide a rich tapestry against which personal dramas and larger political intrigues play out, hinting at the complexities faced by individuals during this period of colonial expansion and conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932
EBook No.: 6210
Published: Nov 16, 2004
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.