A brother to dragons, and other old-time tales by Amélie Rives
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About this eBook
| Author | Rives, Amélie, 1863-1945 |
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| LoC No. | 08028488 |
| Title | A brother to dragons, and other old-time tales |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | A brother to dragons -- The farrier lass o' Piping Pebworth -- Nurse Crumpet tells the story. |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) |
| Summary | "A Brother to Dragons, and Other Old-Time Tales" by Amélie Rives is a collection of historical fiction tales written in the late 19th century. The primary narrative focuses on the events surrounding the lives of Anthony Butter, his wife Marian, and their connection to the Lady Margaret and her brother Lord Robert in the 1580s. The opening story is set against a backdrop of familial conflicts, ghostly tales, and romantic entanglements, blending elements of humor and drama. The beginning of the narrative introduces Anthony Butter, a gardener who details incidents related to his wife, Marian, and the Lady Margaret, both embroiled in a ghost story connected to the castle’s lore. Tension arises from a quarrel between Margaret and her brother, Lord Robert, which leads to his departure from home amid emotional turmoil. As the story unfolds, the characters showcase their vibrant personalities through dialogues and interactions steeped in the customs and social expectations of their time. The stage is set for a tale rich with supernatural themes, interpersonal conflicts, and the complexities of love and loyalty, captivating potential readers seeking compelling historical fiction entwined with fantastical elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26356 |
| Release Date | Aug 19, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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