| Author |
Parrish, Randall, 1858-1923 |
| Illustrator |
Kinney, Margaret West, 1872-1952 |
| Illustrator |
Kinney, Troy, 1871-1938 |
| Title |
Prisoners of Chance
The Story of What Befell Geoffrey Benteen, Borderman, through His Love for a Lady of France
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"Prisoners of Chance" by Randall Parrish is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Geoffrey Benteen, a border adventurer navigating the frontier and complex political landscape of Louisiana in the late 18th century. The narrative combines themes of love, loyalty, and the perils of conflict as Benteen embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue a friend's husband, highlighting the rich interactions among French, Spanish, and indigenous cultures during this turbulent period. At the start of the narrative, Benteen reflects on his life and the events that led to his return to New Orleans after years away. He learns that Madame Eloise de Noyan needs his help to save her husband, the Chevalier Charles de Noyan, who is imprisoned aboard a Spanish warship and facing execution at dawn. With time working against him, Benteen gathers information about the ship's layout and security while preparing for a bold rescue mission. The opening chapters set the stage for a tense adventure filled with personal stakes and historical intrigue, capturing the reader's attention as they anticipate the challenges that Benteen must face to fulfill his pledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17856 |
| Release Date |
Feb 25, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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