The Rock of the Lion by Molly Elliot Seawell
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| Author | Seawell, Molly Elliot, 1860-1916 |
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| Illustrator | Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924 |
| Title | The Rock of the Lion |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Rock of the Lion" by Molly Elliot Seawell is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Archy Baskerville, a young midshipman and American citizen, who becomes embroiled in the events surrounding the siege of Gibraltar during the late 18th century. As he navigates his life as a prisoner of war and a sailor, themes of loyalty, identity, and the bittersweet nature of heritage unfold in this rich narrative." "At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a dramatic maritime atmosphere with a vivid description of the great ship, the "Thunderer", and the impressive Rock of Gibraltar. The narrative follows Archy Baskerville as he arrives on the ship after being rescued from captivity, accompanied by Admiral Kempenfelt. Archy’s background is established, highlighting his ties to important historical figures, and hints at a complex lineage that could influence his future. As he interacts with the Admiral and other crew members, Archy displays a blend of youthful impudence and keen intelligence, setting the stage for his adventures amidst the tumultuous waters and societal conflicts of the time." (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Historical fiction |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Grandfathers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 47785 |
| Release Date | Dec 26, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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