Project Gutenberg 2020-08-23 Public domain in the USA. 62 Braddy, Nella 1894 1973 Masterpieces of Adventure—Oriental Stories The inlet of peach blossoms / Nathan Parker Willis -- In the Pasha's garden / H. G. Dwight -- The quest of the golden fleece / Sir Hugh Clifford -- Legend of Count Julian and his family / Washington Irving -- A Goboto night / Jack London -- The two samurai / Byron E. Veatch. Produced by Al Haines "Masterpieces of Adventure—Oriental Stories" edited by Nella Braddy is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The anthology presents a series of adventure tales that draw inspiration from the rich tapestry of Oriental culture, exploring themes such as love, honor, and heroism against exotic backdrops. The stories within the collection promise to transport readers to a world filled with intrigue and romantic exploits set in vibrant, far-flung locales. The opening of this anthology begins with "The Inlet of Peach Blossoms," featuring Emperor Yuentsoong of China, who faces a conspiracy against his rule but proves his valor by defeating his enemy and gaining a valiant friend in a Tartar prince named Szema. As the story unfolds, the emperor encounters the enchanting Teh-leen, the daughter of an outlaw living in seclusion, who captivates his heart. The narrative weaves through themes of romance and loyalty, as Yuentsoong's court is rife with personal conflict and betrayal, culminating in a tragic love triangle that hints at deeper historical and philosophical implications within this richly detailed world. This opening glimpse sets the tone for a collection brimming with complex characters and emotional depth amidst the allure of adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Fiction Short stories Adventure stories PN Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 266474 266414 2024-10-17T02:03:47.678877 2023-09-27T05:48:23.524385 text/html text/html 244849 2024-10-15T17:13:45 text/html 166169 2024-10-17T02:04:07.634267 application/epub+zip 168212 2024-10-17T02:03:58.009824 application/epub+zip 168212 2024-10-17T02:03:51.106835 application/epub+zip 242047 2024-10-17T02:04:17.617258 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 229921 2024-10-17T02:04:07.364285 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 230080 2022-09-28T12:00:16.730644 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250708 250712 2024-10-17T02:03:47.215857 2023-09-27T05:48:23.201379 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 230988 2024-10-15T17:13:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 250830 2020-08-22T20:11:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20768 2024-10-17T02:04:17.757250 application/rdf+xml 10096 2024-10-17T02:03:57.801824 image/jpeg 1630 2024-10-17T02:03:57.763819 image/jpeg 98479 2020-08-22T20:11:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 156296 2020-08-22T20:11:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 157030 2024-10-17T02:03:47.712883 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 More titles under Henney, Nella Braddy