Project Gutenberg 2011-09-12 Public domain in the USA. 281 Sienkiewicz, Henryk 1846 1916 Curtin, Jeremiah 1835 1906 06002341 On the Field of Glory: An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Field_of_Glory Produced by Charles Bowen, from page scans provided by the Web Archive "On the Field of Glory: An Historical Novel of the Time of King John Sobieski" by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the dramatic events during the second siege of Vienna in 1683, detailing the character and life of the Polish people during this pivotal historical moment. The main character, Pan Gideon Pangovski, embarks on a journey with his ward Panna Anulka and her aunt, unfolding a tale of courage, noble heritage, and the looming threat posed by wolves—both literal and metaphorical. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene with a severe winter in 1682-83, as Pan Gideon and his company traverse a snow-covered wilderness. Their slow travel leads to tension when they encounter wild wolves, with the atmosphere thick with danger and uncertainty. Just as fear escalates, a group of young knights arrives to defend them, showcasing themes of chivalry and solidarity. The subsequent interactions reveal both the bravery of the characters and the social hierarchy among them, particularly in the age-old traditions of courtship and nobility, hinting at the deeper conflicts that could arise as political tensions in Europe heat up. The characters' dynamics set the stage for captivating adventures intertwined with historical events where warfare and personal ambitions collide. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Poland -- History -- John III Sobieski, 1674-1696 -- Fiction PG Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Nobel Prizes in Literature 652300 2025-10-15T08:27:04.062932 text/html 661526 2021-01-08T03:38:51 text/html 331999 2025-10-15T08:27:15.005911 application/epub+zip 342694 2025-10-15T08:27:08.152963 application/epub+zip 310936 2025-10-15T08:27:06.641911 application/epub+zip 690760 2025-10-15T08:27:20.027146 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 658491 2025-10-15T08:27:13.944875 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 499039 2022-09-17T07:25:06.328087 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 576555 2025-10-15T08:27:01.966928 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 576211 2021-01-08T03:38:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 576208 2021-01-08T03:38:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21305 2025-10-15T08:27:20.169867 application/rdf+xml 24226 2025-10-15T08:27:07.178928 image/jpeg 4688 2025-10-15T08:27:06.909928 image/jpeg 215497 2021-01-08T03:38:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 223615 2021-01-08T03:38:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 215472 2021-01-08T03:38:51 application/octet-stream application/zip 322755 2025-10-15T08:27:04.113924 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 en.wikipedia