The Conquest by H. Bedford-Jones
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"The Conquest" by H. Bedford-Jones is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character David MacDonald and explores themes of adventure, survival, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of early colonial endeavors in the New World. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into David's experiences on the ship "Lass o' Dee" and the challenges faced by him and his companions, including the
mysterious adventurer Pierre Radisson. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to David MacDonald, who lives a quiet life on a farm in Scotland. The family's quiet existence is disrupted by the stormy arrival of a shipwrecked girl named Ruth, which sets off a chain of events leading to their eventual journey across the sea. David’s father, Fergus, is initially skeptical of the girl’s origins, but Ruth quickly becomes like a sister to David. The plot begins to thicken as the characters prepare to sail to the New World aboard the "Lass o' Dee," where they face supernatural elements, mutiny among the crew, and the looming danger posed by a notorious man named Gib o' Clarclach. The opening portion sets the stage for an adventure filled with intrigue and the promise of discovery, highlighting the perils that lie ahead for these early settlers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bedford-Jones, H. (Henry), 1887-1949 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Doseff, Ivan, 1884-1973 |
| LoC No. | 14021625 |
| Title | The Conquest |
| Original Publication | United States: David C. Cook Publishing Company,1924. |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Radisson, Pierre Esprit, approximately 1636-1710 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67520 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67520-6 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 469 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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