Project Gutenberg 2004-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 146 Porter, Jane 1776 1850 Thaddeus of Warsaw Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thaddeus_of_Warsaw Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Thaddeus of Warsaw" by Jane Porter is a historical novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of Poland’s struggle for independence, focusing on the experiences of the young protagonist, Thaddeus Sobieski, a descendant of the heroic King John Sobieski. The book intricately weaves together themes of patriotism, heroism, and personal sacrifice as it explores the actions and ideals of Thaddeus and those around him during a tumultuous period in Polish history. The beginning of "Thaddeus of Warsaw" sets the stage for the narrative, introducing Thaddeus' lineage, the legacy of the Sobieski family, and the looming threats to Poland's sovereignty from its neighboring rivals. The opening chapter highlights key characters, including Thaddeus' protective mother and his revered grandfather, who instills in him principles of bravery and virtue. As Thaddeus prepares to join the fight for his country, he discovers his family's hidden past, tackling themes of honor, identity, and the weight of historical legacy. This opening portion serves to establish not only the personal stakes for Thaddeus but also the broader national struggle, promising a tale of adventure and emotional depth intertwined with the fight for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Poland -- History -- Stanislaus II Augustus, 1764-1795 -- Fiction PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels 1207857 2025-07-03T08:03:37.049995 text/html 1207678 2025-01-09T23:34:24.585124 text/html 532212 2025-07-03T08:03:49.734473 application/epub+zip 552874 2025-07-03T08:03:40.272020 application/epub+zip 538357 2025-07-03T08:03:38.903041 application/epub+zip 937109 2025-07-03T08:03:57.761454 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 868395 2025-07-03T08:03:48.829435 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 842641 2022-09-03T12:25:14.156377 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1132253 2025-07-03T08:03:36.391013 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1127358 2020-12-29T21:21:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17565 2025-07-03T08:03:57.891437 application/rdf+xml 14122 2025-07-03T08:03:39.398015 image/jpeg 3696 2025-07-03T08:03:39.148015 image/jpeg 433739 2020-12-29T21:21:20 application/octet-stream application/zip 523217 2025-07-03T08:03:37.174056 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