Project Gutenberg 2009-06-11 Public domain in the USA. 553 Weyman, Stanley John 1855 1928 Weyman, Stanley J. (Stanley John) The Wild Geese Produced by Colin Bell, Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Wild Geese" by Stanley John Weyman is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in early 18th-century Ireland during the reign of George I, weaving a tale filled with themes of duty, honor, and the complexities of Irish identity amidst political turmoil. The main character appears to be Colonel John Sullivan, a man of principled beliefs and a complex past, who finds himself in a deeply troubled Ireland, navigating the delicate dynamics of loyalty and responsibility. The opening of "The Wild Geese" introduces readers to the setting aboard the sloop "Cormorant," where Colonel John Sullivan shares a conversation with Captain Augustin about duty and moral integrity in a lawless land. As they sail toward Kerry, they are ensnared in the region's political and social chaos, encountering indigenous Irish figures who embody the struggle between the Jacobite cause and their oppression under English rule. Throughout this initial chapter, we see Sullivan's character come to life—his gentle yet unwavering stance on violence and morality creates a stark contrast with the chaos around him. The fabric of the story is further enriched by the interactions among the crew and Sullivan’s enigmatic servant, revealing complex relationships shaped by loyalty and heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Ireland -- Fiction Adventure stories PR Text Category: Historical Novels 601290 2025-08-12T06:26:01.265558 text/html 599630 2021-01-05T04:47:18 text/html 291286 2025-08-12T06:26:09.876561 application/epub+zip 303485 2025-08-12T06:26:03.411515 application/epub+zip 301475 2025-08-12T06:26:02.151595 application/epub+zip 514567 2025-08-12T06:26:14.795487 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 497516 2025-08-12T06:26:09.072567 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 467778 2022-08-13T10:52:56.917421 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 570569 2025-08-12T06:25:59.754542 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 570438 2021-01-05T04:47:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 570429 2021-01-05T04:47:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20117 2025-08-12T06:26:14.938494 application/rdf+xml 11785 2025-08-12T06:26:02.652597 image/jpeg 3309 2025-08-12T06:26:02.400531 image/jpeg 219303 2021-01-05T04:47:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 217228 2021-01-05T04:47:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 219251 2021-01-05T04:47:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 283367 2025-08-12T06:26:01.316527 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia