Project Gutenberg 2004-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 187 Parker, Gilbert 1862 1932 Parker, Horatio Gilbert Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart. No Defense, Volume 2. This eBook was produced by David Widger "No Defense, Volume 2" by Gilbert Parker is a historical novel set in the late 19th century that follows the tumultuous journey of Dyck Calhoun, a man recently released from prison after serving time for a crime surrounded by shame and controversy. The story begins with Dyck's re-entry into society and his struggle against the stigma of his past, as he navigates a world that is grappling with social and political unrest, particularly within the navy. Central to the narrative are Dyck and his loyal friend Michael Clones, as they embark on a quest for redemption and belonging amidst the chaos of early 19th-century England. The opening of the novel introduces Dyck Calhoun as he emerges from prison, significantly changed by his experience. As he reunites with Michael Clones and their elder friend Christopher Dogan, their conversation reveals the weight of Dyck's past and the societal expectations they face. Dyck demonstrates resilience as he contemplates his future and the challenges ahead, notably the hunger that gnaws at him following years of confinement. As they venture to London, they align with the unrest brewing in the navy, hinting at a broader rebellion driven by the frustrations of sailors facing exploitation. The narrative hints at Dyck's leadership potential, suggesting that his journey will intertwine with larger movements for justice and change within society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fiction PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 135385 2025-06-03T07:40:57.208374 text/html 135206 2025-01-09T22:30:19.571666 text/html 121084 2025-06-03T07:41:03.169368 application/epub+zip 121704 2025-06-03T07:41:00.243413 application/epub+zip 118346 2025-06-03T07:40:58.810368 application/epub+zip 235611 2025-06-03T07:41:05.315376 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 224547 2025-06-03T07:41:02.467334 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 199847 2022-09-03T11:07:04.606475 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 119932 2025-06-03T07:40:56.937454 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 115039 2020-12-29T13:44:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 45798 2020-12-29T13:44:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17352 2025-06-03T07:41:05.452338 application/rdf+xml 13986 2025-06-03T07:40:59.500385 image/jpeg 3657 2025-06-03T07:40:59.219382 image/jpeg 120241 2025-06-03T07:40:57.221452 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