Philip Rollo; or, the Scottish Musketeers, Vol. 1 (of 2) by James Grant
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About this eBook
| Author | Grant, James, 1822-1887 |
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| Title | Philip Rollo; or, the Scottish Musketeers, Vol. 1 (of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Al Haines |
| Summary | "Philip Rollo; or, the Scottish Musketeers, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by James Grant is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative reflects on the adventures of Philip Rollo, a young Scottish gentleman navigating the turbulent waters of a soldier's life during the 17th century. The story is rich with elements of adventure, romance, and military exploits amidst the backdrop of the Thirty Years' War. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Philip Rollo, who reflects on his birth under an ominous star and the burdens of family expectation. From early childhood, he struggles with the stigma of not fitting into the ideal mold of his family, particularly due to a peculiar family heirloom—the “Rollo spoon,” which symbolizes the expectations placed upon him. After a tragic loss that leaves him feeling alienated from his family, Philip decides to leave Scotland and pursue a life as a soldier of fortune, joining his cousin Ian Dhu in service under Sir Donald in the Danish wars. The opening chapters set the stage for Philip's journey filled with camaraderie, conflict, and the pursuit of honor in a foreign land. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Thirty Years' War, 1618-1648 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64669 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 42 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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