Project Gutenberg 2023-09-11 Public domain in the USA. 222 Capes, Bernard 1854 1918 Capes, B. E. J. Capes, Bernard Edward Joseph Loaves and fishes $aLondon :$bMethuen & Co., $c1906. A gallows-bird -- The ravelled sleave -- The soul of the professor -- A ghost-child -- His client's case -- An absent vicar -- The breeches bishop -- The strength of the rope -- Arcades ambo -- Our Lady of Refuge -- The ghost-leech -- Poor Lucy Rivers -- The fair with golden hair -- The lost notes -- The unluckiest man in the world -- Jack the Skipper -- A bubble reputation -- A point of law -- The five insides -- The jade button -- Dog trust -- A martyr to conscience. an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer "Loaves and Fishes" by Bernard Capes is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the experiences of various characters during the Peninsular War in Spain, with a significant focus on the French siege of Saragossa. The narrative introduces the main character, Eugène Ducos, a captain with a flair for resourcefulness and adventure, as he embarks on a mission for salt while encountering themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships amidst the turmoil of war. The opening of the novel sets a vivid historical backdrop, plunging the reader into February 1809, where the French army faces dire shortages while besieging Saragossa. Ducos is tasked by General Junot to find salt to improve the army's meager rations, revealing his quick wit and determination. Meanwhile, the personal story of the goatherd, Anita, unfolds, showcasing her longing for her lost love, Eugenio. Their interactions intertwine with the burgeoning chaos of war, including a terrifying confrontation with a group of vengeful women, the Juntas, and the grim realities of survival in a war-torn context. This blend of personal and historical narratives sets the stage for a richly textured exploration of human emotions in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100105450 20230908130052capes 1906 GB Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en English fiction Short stories, English PR Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Adventure Category: Novels 563203 2025-07-28T10:21:00.397826 text/html 562474 2023-10-24T16:59:52 text/html 557596 2025-07-28T10:21:07.480798 application/epub+zip 566882 2025-07-28T10:21:01.510837 application/epub+zip 301579 2025-07-28T10:21:00.975845 application/epub+zip 728505 2025-07-28T10:21:12.230736 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 703205 2025-07-28T10:21:07.017858 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 532424 2025-07-28T10:20:59.004866 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 532374 2023-10-24T17:20:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18805 2025-07-28T10:21:12.390750 application/rdf+xml 13044 2025-07-28T10:21:01.107812 image/jpeg 1896 2025-07-28T10:21:01.041838 image/jpeg 213884 2023-10-24T17:20:02 application/octet-stream application/zip 571784 2023-09-11T12:34:49 application/octet-stream application/zip 579153 2025-07-28T10:21:00.454889 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