The Yeoman Adventurer by George W. Gough
"The Yeoman Adventurer" by George W. Gough is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds through the experiences of Oliver Wheatman, a yeoman, as he navigates life in a tumultuous period marked by the Jacobite uprisings, personal ambition, and romantic entanglements. The novel delves into themes of bravery, identity, and the quest for adventure against a backdrop of deep social and political upheaval. The opening of
the book introduces Oliver Wheatman as he reflects on his life in a rural setting, immediately exposing his longing for adventure and the complexities of his relationships, especially with a character named Kate and her brother Jack Dobson, a soldier. As he witnesses soldiers marching and grapples with feelings of inadequacy, his fate intertwines with that of a captivating woman, Mistress Margaret Waynflete, who is entangled in the Jacobite cause. The chapter sets up a series of events where violence and danger emerge, ultimately leading Oliver to rescue Mistress Waynflete, and shapes the thrilling and romantic quest that defines the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gough, George W. |
|---|---|
| Title | The Yeoman Adventurer |
| Credits |
Produced by Nathan Harris, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Jacobite Rebellion, 1745-1746 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Subject | Farmers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Staffordshire (England) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7326 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Aug 3, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 22915 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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