The Missourian by Eugene P. Lyle
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| Author | Lyle, Eugene P. (Eugene Percy), 1873-1961 |
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| LoC No. | 05025619 |
| Title | The Missourian |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) |
| Summary | "The Missourian" by Eugene P. Lyle is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set during the tumultuous period of the French intervention in Mexico, the story follows John D. Driscoll, known as the Missourian, a Confederate officer sent to Mexico as an emissary. The narrative centers around his interactions with other characters, including the spirited Jacqueline, a young French noblewoman on a secret political mission. At the start of the novel, we meet Jacqueline as she arrives in the Mexican port of Tampico, seeking adventure after a long ocean journey. Despite warnings of danger, she is intent on exploring the unfamiliar land alongside her maid, Berthe. Meanwhile, her escort, Sergeant Michel Ney, expresses concern for her safety amid tales of violence and outlawry in the region. The opening chapters establish Jacqueline's fearless and whimsical nature, while also hinting at the political intrigue involving Maximilian's court. As the setting unfolds, a colorful array of characters and threats emerges, suggesting that adventure and excitement lie ahead for the young woman and her unlikely companions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Mexico -- History -- European intervention, 1861-1867 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30623 |
| Release Date | Dec 7, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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