Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 184 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. No Defense, Volume 1. This eBook was produced by David Widger "No Defense, Volume 1" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel set in late 19th century Ireland. The story revolves around the character Dyck Calhoun, portrayed as a free-spirited and impulsive young man navigating the political turmoil of his time while grappling with personal issues and relationships. As the narrative unfolds, the characters engage in themes of nationhood, loyalty, and the complexities of love against the backdrop of rebellion and turmoil. The opening of the narrative introduces Dyck Calhoun as he enjoys the beauty of the Irish landscape and reflects on his life and the sociopolitical climate. He meets Sheila Llyn, a beautiful girl who captivates him, and they share an innocent yet poignant connection. Their moment is interrupted when they come across an injured elderly peasant, Christopher Dogan, whom Dyck helps recover. This encounter not only highlights the themes of compassion and courage but also foreshadows future intertwining destinies and the impending challenges Dyck faces, including his father's conservative views and the shadow of Erris Boyne, Sheila’s estranged father. The stage is thus set for a tale of romance, conflict, and the struggle for identity amid Ireland's fraught history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 169032 2025-10-03T07:07:02.070616 text/html 168853 2025-01-09T22:30:10.380736 text/html 132174 2025-10-03T07:07:07.381572 application/epub+zip 133898 2025-10-03T07:07:04.491604 application/epub+zip 130962 2025-10-03T07:07:03.452606 application/epub+zip 258940 2025-10-03T07:07:09.539567 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244084 2025-10-03T07:07:06.755605 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219383 2022-09-03T11:06:54.974416 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 148660 2025-10-03T07:07:01.810597 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 143768 2020-12-29T13:44:04 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17145 2025-10-03T07:07:09.664573 application/rdf+xml 13956 2025-10-03T07:07:03.939580 image/jpeg 3650 2025-10-03T07:07:03.695619 image/jpeg 56882 2020-12-29T13:44:04 application/octet-stream application/zip 131404 2025-10-03T07:07:02.085630 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