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Title: The Seats of the Mighty, Complete
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seats_of_the_Mighty
Credits: Produced by Andrew Sly, and David Widger
Summary: "The Seats of the Mighty" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel written in the late 19th century that explores the complex and tumultuous period surrounding the conquest of Canada during the Seven Years' War. The story is centered around Captain Robert Moray, an officer embroiled in the struggles between British and French forces in North America. The novel delves into themes of patriotism, romance, and the fierce conflicts between loyalties, particularly through Moray's relationship with Alixe Duvarney and his adversarial interactions with the French nobleman Monsieur Doltaire. At the start of the novel, we meet Moray, who has been a hostage in Quebec after his capture. The opening chapters set the stage for the unfolding drama as Moray learns about the death of General Braddock, a setback for the British forces, which arcs tensions in his loyalty to England. He is drawn into a complex web of intrigue and danger involving Doltaire, who seems to be orchestrating an insidious game, using Moray as a pawn. As the narrative progresses, Moray's feelings for Alixe deepen while he navigates threats against his life and his honor. The opening portion not only establishes the historical backdrop but also introduces key characters that will shape Moray's fate amidst the beauty and treachery of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932
EBook No.: 6229
Published: Nov 17, 2004
Downloads: 161
Language: English
Subject: Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) -- Fiction
Subject: United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Seats of the Mighty, Complete
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seats_of_the_Mighty
Credits: Produced by Andrew Sly, and David Widger
Summary: "The Seats of the Mighty" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel written in the late 19th century that explores the complex and tumultuous period surrounding the conquest of Canada during the Seven Years' War. The story is centered around Captain Robert Moray, an officer embroiled in the struggles between British and French forces in North America. The novel delves into themes of patriotism, romance, and the fierce conflicts between loyalties, particularly through Moray's relationship with Alixe Duvarney and his adversarial interactions with the French nobleman Monsieur Doltaire. At the start of the novel, we meet Moray, who has been a hostage in Quebec after his capture. The opening chapters set the stage for the unfolding drama as Moray learns about the death of General Braddock, a setback for the British forces, which arcs tensions in his loyalty to England. He is drawn into a complex web of intrigue and danger involving Doltaire, who seems to be orchestrating an insidious game, using Moray as a pawn. As the narrative progresses, Moray's feelings for Alixe deepen while he navigates threats against his life and his honor. The opening portion not only establishes the historical backdrop but also introduces key characters that will shape Moray's fate amidst the beauty and treachery of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932
EBook No.: 6229
Published: Nov 17, 2004
Downloads: 161
Language: English
Subject: Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) -- Fiction
Subject: United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.