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LoC No.: 19006410
Title: Spears of destiny : A story of the first capture of Constantinople
Original Publication: United States: George H. Doran Company, 1919.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "Spears of Destiny" by Arthur D. Howden Smith is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Hugh, a young English nobleman, and his companion, Edith, as they engage in a thrilling fox hunt in Crowden Wood, where they encounter a mysterious stranger seeking directions to Blancherive. This chance meeting sets off a chain of events that intertwine their fates with the larger historical backdrop of the first capture of Constantinople, suggesting themes of adventure, loyalty, and the quest for identity amidst the tumult of the times. The opening of the story introduces Hugh and Edith as they chase a fox through the woods, showcasing their camaraderie and establishing their characters as spirited and determined. The narrative quickly shifts focus when they encounter a stranger who inquires about Blancherive, heightening the air of mystery surrounding his intentions. As they part ways, Hugh reveals his desire to learn more about his father, who has vanished during his adventures in the Holy Land. This foreshadows Hugh’s quest for truth, setting the stage for future challenges, including confrontations with sinister figures, and elevating the tension as he prepares to follow his father’s footsteps and seek out adventure in the distant lands of Constantinople. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, Arthur D. Howden (Arthur Douglas Howden), 1887-1945
EBook No.: 70872
Published: May 27, 2023
Downloads: 59
Language: English
Subject: Crusades -- Fourth, 1202-1204 -- Fiction
Subject: Istanbul (Turkey) -- History -- Siege, 1203-1204 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 19006410
Title: Spears of destiny : A story of the first capture of Constantinople
Original Publication: United States: George H. Doran Company, 1919.
Note: Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Al Haines
Summary: "Spears of Destiny" by Arthur D. Howden Smith is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Hugh, a young English nobleman, and his companion, Edith, as they engage in a thrilling fox hunt in Crowden Wood, where they encounter a mysterious stranger seeking directions to Blancherive. This chance meeting sets off a chain of events that intertwine their fates with the larger historical backdrop of the first capture of Constantinople, suggesting themes of adventure, loyalty, and the quest for identity amidst the tumult of the times. The opening of the story introduces Hugh and Edith as they chase a fox through the woods, showcasing their camaraderie and establishing their characters as spirited and determined. The narrative quickly shifts focus when they encounter a stranger who inquires about Blancherive, heightening the air of mystery surrounding his intentions. As they part ways, Hugh reveals his desire to learn more about his father, who has vanished during his adventures in the Holy Land. This foreshadows Hugh’s quest for truth, setting the stage for future challenges, including confrontations with sinister figures, and elevating the tension as he prepares to follow his father’s footsteps and seek out adventure in the distant lands of Constantinople. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Smith, Arthur D. Howden (Arthur Douglas Howden), 1887-1945
EBook No.: 70872
Published: May 27, 2023
Downloads: 59
Language: English
Subject: Crusades -- Fourth, 1202-1204 -- Fiction
Subject: Istanbul (Turkey) -- History -- Siege, 1203-1204 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.