Project Gutenberg 2020-08-23 Public domain in the USA. 165 Braddy, Nella 1894 1973 Masterpieces of Adventure—Oriental Stories The inlet of peach blossoms / Nathan Parker Willis -- In the Pasha's garden / H. G. Dwight -- The quest of the golden fleece / Sir Hugh Clifford -- Legend of Count Julian and his family / Washington Irving -- A Goboto night / Jack London -- The two samurai / Byron E. Veatch. Produced by Al Haines "Masterpieces of Adventure—Oriental Stories" edited by Nella Braddy is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The anthology presents a series of adventure tales that draw inspiration from the rich tapestry of Oriental culture, exploring themes such as love, honor, and heroism against exotic backdrops. The stories within the collection promise to transport readers to a world filled with intrigue and romantic exploits set in vibrant, far-flung locales. The opening of this anthology begins with "The Inlet of Peach Blossoms," featuring Emperor Yuentsoong of China, who faces a conspiracy against his rule but proves his valor by defeating his enemy and gaining a valiant friend in a Tartar prince named Szema. As the story unfolds, the emperor encounters the enchanting Teh-leen, the daughter of an outlaw living in seclusion, who captivates his heart. The narrative weaves through themes of romance and loyalty, as Yuentsoong's court is rife with personal conflict and betrayal, culminating in a tragic love triangle that hints at deeper historical and philosophical implications within this richly detailed world. This opening glimpse sets the tone for a collection brimming with complex characters and emotional depth amidst the allure of adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Fiction Short stories Adventure stories PN Text Category: Short Stories Category: Adventure 266611 2025-06-25T05:41:43.971696 text/html 244849 2024-10-18T05:22:55 text/html 166236 2025-06-25T05:41:47.387613 application/epub+zip 168183 2025-06-25T05:41:44.482629 application/epub+zip 168183 2025-06-25T05:41:44.224625 application/epub+zip 242045 2025-06-25T05:41:49.709613 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 229921 2025-06-25T05:41:46.963610 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 230080 2022-09-28T12:00:16.730644 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 250708 2025-06-25T05:41:43.685611 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 230988 2024-10-18T05:22:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16895 2025-06-25T05:41:49.835603 application/rdf+xml 10096 2025-06-25T05:41:44.293621 image/jpeg 1630 2025-06-25T05:41:44.258614 image/jpeg 157077 2025-06-25T05:41:43.995640 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 More titles under Henney, Nella Braddy