Project Gutenberg
2004-08-01
Public domain in the USA.
151
Parker, Gilbert
1862
1932
Parker, Horatio Gilbert
Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart.
The Seats of the Mighty, Volume 2
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seats_of_the_Mighty
This eBook was produced by Andrew Sly
"The Seats of the Mighty, Volume 2" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel written during the early 20th century. The narrative follows Captain Robert Moray, who finds himself entangled in the intricacies of love, rivalry, and political intrigue during the colonial conflicts between the French and British in Canada. As a hostage and officer, Moray's journey unfolds amidst themes of loyalty, honor, and the harsh realities of warfare. The opening of the novel introduces us to Captain Moray, who is imprisoned and reflects on his solitude, injuries, and thoughts of Alixe Duvarney, a woman he holds dear. As he processes memories of their moments together, a blend of nostalgia and melancholy permeates his thoughts. Moray’s interactions with Gabord, his jailer, and his determination to cling to hope despite dire circumstances provide a glimpse into his character. Alixe's letter further reveals her growing feelings and the dangerous political maneuvers surrounding them, setting the stage for the unfolding drama as Moray faces an uncertain fate while trying to navigate the obstacles posed by powerful foes like Monsieur Doltaire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
en
Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) -- Fiction
United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Fiction
PS
Text
Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923
Browsing: History - American
Browsing: Literature
Browsing: Fiction
192103
2025-06-03T07:28:33.179575
text/html
191924
2025-01-09T22:18:16.209418
text/html
150317
2025-06-03T07:28:39.720554
application/epub+zip
152459
2025-06-03T07:28:36.319567
application/epub+zip
135626
2025-06-03T07:28:35.043577
application/epub+zip
263087
2025-06-03T07:28:42.188530
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
252233
2025-06-03T07:28:38.957534
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
222171
2022-09-03T10:54:18.908447
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
174702
2025-06-03T07:28:32.886569
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
169800
2020-12-29T12:42:24
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
68181
2020-12-29T12:42:24
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
application/zip
18141
2025-06-03T07:28:42.328569
application/rdf+xml
11880
2025-06-03T07:28:35.612540
image/jpeg
2946
2025-06-03T07:28:35.322533
image/jpeg
149330
2025-06-03T07:28:33.198595
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