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 Project Gutenberg 2006-06-06 Public domain in the USA. 244 Blackmore, R. D. (Richard Doddridge) 1825 1900 Blackmore, Richard Doddridge Springhaven: A Tale of the Great War Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springhaven Produced by Don Lainson; David Widger "Springhaven: A Tale of the Great War" by R. D. Blackmore is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set in the peaceful vale of Springhaven, a quaint English village that experiences a delicate balance of tranquility amidst the looming threats of war. The narrative introduces characters like Miss Dolly Darling and Captain Zebedee Tugwell, whose interactions paint a vivid picture of village life and the subtleties of romantic and familial relationships during a time characterized by the tension of impending conflict. The opening of the novel paints a rich and serene backdrop of Springhaven while hinting at the underlying tension from potential war. It begins with an exploration of the tranquil setting of the village, where life is simple, and the inhabitants take pleasure in their surroundings. Early on, we meet Dolly Darling, a spirited young woman longing for excitement in the quiet landscape, and Zebedee Tugwell, a respected and robust fishing captain. Their exchanges not only set the stage for the dynamics between community members but also reflect the broader themes of duty, identity, and the struggle for personal fulfillment against the backdrop of societal expectations. The beginning engages readers with a blend of idyllic pastoral life and the anticipation of war’s disruption. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Great Britain -- History -- Regency, 1800-1837 -- Fiction PR Text Historical Fiction Category: Historical Novels Category: Novels Category: British Literature 1280360 2025-07-03T11:15:24.950191 text/html 1314439 2021-01-27T00:46:54 text/html 565560 2025-07-03T11:15:38.204755 application/epub+zip 587619 2025-07-03T11:15:28.691763 application/epub+zip 565642 2025-07-03T11:15:27.218738 application/epub+zip 989811 2025-07-03T11:15:46.150644 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 919055 2025-07-03T11:15:37.044676 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 833371 2022-09-04T06:01:18.016792 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1131333 2025-07-03T11:15:23.645216 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1131187 2018-03-06T12:04:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1121388 2006-06-06T13:49:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20886 2025-07-03T11:15:46.283577 application/rdf+xml 17240 2025-07-03T11:15:27.753697 image/jpeg 3958 2025-07-03T11:15:27.477274 image/jpeg 444001 2018-03-19T06:32:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 462567 2021-01-27T00:46:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 442806 2006-06-06T13:49:40 application/octet-stream application/zip 552174 2025-07-03T11:15:25.046180 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia