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Title: The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 1

Note: Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 1" by Gilbert Parker is a historical romance novel written during the late 19th century. The book is set in the early 1800s on the island of Jersey, exploring the tensions between British and French cultures through its characters and the events surrounding them. The narrative revolves around themes of loyalty, identity, conflict, and love, as it depicts the lives of several central figures, including the young midshipman Philip d'Avranche and the shipbuilder's son, Ranulph Delagarde, amidst a brewing French invasion. The opening of the novel introduces the atmosphere of Jersey in the context of impending war, depicting a landscape troubled by nature's fury and a populace steeped in pride and tradition. It presents a community bonded by history and custom, highlighting the characters of Philip and Ranulph—two boys on the cusp of becoming men. The story begins with Philip observing a comical incident involving the local Bailly, and we soon learn of Ranulph's struggle against his father's betrayal. The narrative cleverly juxtaposes the boys' carefree childhood with the heavier implications of loyalty and honor that will shape their futures. As the plot unfolds, the complexities of interpersonal relationships, familial ties, and national identity are set against the backdrop of tension and historical conflict, providing a rich tapestry for the events to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932

EBook No.: 6230

Published: Aug 1, 2004

Downloads: 66

Language: English

Subject: Anglo-French War, 1793-1802 -- Fiction

Subject: Channel Islands -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 1

Note: Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: This eBook was produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Battle of the Strong: A Romance of Two Kingdoms — Volume 1" by Gilbert Parker is a historical romance novel written during the late 19th century. The book is set in the early 1800s on the island of Jersey, exploring the tensions between British and French cultures through its characters and the events surrounding them. The narrative revolves around themes of loyalty, identity, conflict, and love, as it depicts the lives of several central figures, including the young midshipman Philip d'Avranche and the shipbuilder's son, Ranulph Delagarde, amidst a brewing French invasion. The opening of the novel introduces the atmosphere of Jersey in the context of impending war, depicting a landscape troubled by nature's fury and a populace steeped in pride and tradition. It presents a community bonded by history and custom, highlighting the characters of Philip and Ranulph—two boys on the cusp of becoming men. The story begins with Philip observing a comical incident involving the local Bailly, and we soon learn of Ranulph's struggle against his father's betrayal. The narrative cleverly juxtaposes the boys' carefree childhood with the heavier implications of loyalty and honor that will shape their futures. As the plot unfolds, the complexities of interpersonal relationships, familial ties, and national identity are set against the backdrop of tension and historical conflict, providing a rich tapestry for the events to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932

EBook No.: 6230

Published: Aug 1, 2004

Downloads: 66

Language: English

Subject: Anglo-French War, 1793-1802 -- Fiction

Subject: Channel Islands -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.