| Author |
Sabatini, Rafael, 1875-1950 |
| Translator |
Kesäniemi, Paavo, 1879-1940 |
| Uniform Title |
Captain Blood. Finnish
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| Title |
Kapteeni Bloodin vaiheet : Seikkailuromaani
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| Original Publication |
Jyväskylä: K. J. Gummerus Oy, 1954.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_Blood_(novel) Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapteeni_Bloodin_vaiheet
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 42.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Kapteeni Bloodin vaiheet: Seikkailuromaani" by Rafael Sabatini is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Peter Blood, an Irish physician who finds himself at the heart of a rebellion, facing the turmoil and chaos of civil war. Against a backdrop of political strife, the narrative promises a thrilling exploration of loyalty, honor, and the quest for freedom. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Peter Blood, who is living a quiet life tending to his garden in Bridgewater while revolutionary fervor brews in the streets. Observing a growing crowd of protestors from his window, he's initially indifferent to their cause. However, when chaos erupts following Monmouth's rebellion, Peter is drawn into the conflict, hastily leaving his peaceful existence behind as he's called to aid a wounded nobleman, Lord Gildoy. This pivotal moment thrusts him into a whirlwind of danger and political intrigue, leading to his capture and trial for treason. The opening sets the stage for a gripping tale of adventure, underscored by Peter's skepticism about the motives of those around him and the unpredictable nature of fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Sea stories
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| Subject |
Physicians -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Pirates -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Caribbean Area -- Fiction
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| Subject |
British -- Caribbean Area -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72750 |
| Release Date |
Jan 18, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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