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The Conquest is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bedford-Jones, H. (Henry) (1887–1949).
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"The Conquest" by H. Bedford-Jones is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character David MacDonald and explores themes of adventure, survival, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of early colonial endeavors in the New World. As the narrative unfolds, it delves into David's experiences on the ship "Lass o' Dee" and the challenges faced by him and his companions, including the mysterious adventurer Pierre Radisson. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to David MacDonald, who lives a quiet life on a farm in Scotland. The family's quiet existence is disrupted by the stormy arrival of a shipwrecked girl named Ruth, which sets off a chain of events leading to their eventual journey across the sea. David’s father, Fergus, is initially skeptical of the girl’s origins, but Ruth quickly becomes like a sister to David. The plot begins to thicken as the characters prepare to sail to the New World aboard the "Lass o' Dee," where they face supernatural elements, mutiny among the crew, and the looming danger posed by a notorious man named Gib o' Clarclach. The opening portion sets the stage for an adventure filled with intrigue and the promise of discovery, highlighting the perils that lie ahead for these early settlers.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Conquest
- Author credits: Bedford-Jones, H. (Henry) (1887–1949)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Radisson, Pierre Esprit, approximately 1636-1710 -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Novels
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