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Title: The Flag of the Adventurer
Note: Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer.
Summary: "The Flag of the Adventurer" by Sydney C. Grier is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in Khemistan and begins with the arrival of Major and Mrs. Ambrose, detailing their experiences and struggles in a foreign land. The main character, Eveleen Ambrose, is depicted as a spirited and adventurous woman facing the challenges of her new environment while navigating complex relationships, particularly with her husband, Richard Ambrose. At the start of the narrative, Eveleen arrives at the chaotic docks of Khemistan, feeling both exhilarated and apprehensive about her new life. She struggles with sea-sickness and the rough conditions during her journey, revealing her character's resilience and humor. The dynamic between her and her husband shows tension, buoyed by Richard's concern for political propriety at the expense of Eveleen's spirited nature. As they are welcomed by Colonel Bayard, a friend and fellow officer, a glimpse into the cultural and political challenges of Khemistan unfolds, hinting at deeper themes of gender roles and colonial complexities that will likely be explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Grier, Sydney C., 1868-1933
Illustrator: Pearse, Alfred, 1855-1933
EBook No.: 65844
Published: Jul 15, 2021
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Soldiers -- Fiction
Subject: Husband and wife -- Fiction
Subject: Europeans -- Asia -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Flag of the Adventurer
Note: Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer.
Summary: "The Flag of the Adventurer" by Sydney C. Grier is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in Khemistan and begins with the arrival of Major and Mrs. Ambrose, detailing their experiences and struggles in a foreign land. The main character, Eveleen Ambrose, is depicted as a spirited and adventurous woman facing the challenges of her new environment while navigating complex relationships, particularly with her husband, Richard Ambrose. At the start of the narrative, Eveleen arrives at the chaotic docks of Khemistan, feeling both exhilarated and apprehensive about her new life. She struggles with sea-sickness and the rough conditions during her journey, revealing her character's resilience and humor. The dynamic between her and her husband shows tension, buoyed by Richard's concern for political propriety at the expense of Eveleen's spirited nature. As they are welcomed by Colonel Bayard, a friend and fellow officer, a glimpse into the cultural and political challenges of Khemistan unfolds, hinting at deeper themes of gender roles and colonial complexities that will likely be explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Grier, Sydney C., 1868-1933
Illustrator: Pearse, Alfred, 1855-1933
EBook No.: 65844
Published: Jul 15, 2021
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Soldiers -- Fiction
Subject: Husband and wife -- Fiction
Subject: Europeans -- Asia -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.