Arthur Quiller-Couch

Broschiertes Buch

Fort Amity

Beschreibung

"Fort Amity" is an ancient fiction adventure story book written by Arthur Quiller-Couch. The plot revolves round Lieutenant George North, an upcoming British officer who've to cope with the dangers of struggle and love inside the hard barren region of the border. Quiller-Couch's great storytelling vividly depicts the brutal reality of lifestyles in a remote outpost, wherein bravery and resilience are placed to the take a look at towards opposed Native American tribes and the machinations of preventing European powers. Through brilliant descriptions and gripping narrative, Quiller-Couch evokes the spirit of camaraderie and sacrifice that defines navy life. Lieutenant North faces the pains of management and loyalty, forging strange connections and confronting his non-public demons earlier than demonstrating himself a well worth hero in the eyes of his men and the woman he loves. "Fort Amity" is an interesting story of bravery, honor, and delight on the manner to maintain visitors on the edge in their seats from begin to complete. Arthur Quiller-Couch's evocative depiction of colonial America and its inhabitants has made this novel an iconic painting in the historical fiction fashion.

Autor

Arthur Quiller-Couch was born in the town of Bodmin, Cornwall. He was the son of Dr. Thomas Quiller Couch, a renowned physician, folklorist, and historian who married Mary Ford and resided at 63 Fore Street, Bodmin, until his death in 1884. Thomas was the offspring of two historic local families, the Quiller and Couch dynasties. Arthur was the third generation of academics from the Couch family. His grandfather, Jonathan Couch, was a naturalist, physician, historian, classicist, pharmacist, and illustrator (especially of fish). His younger sisters, Florence Mabel and Lilian M., were both writers and folklorists. Quiller-Couch attended Newton Abbot Proprietary College between the late 1870s and the early 1880s. He later attended Clifton College and Trinity College, Oxford, where he earned a First in Classical Moderations (1884) and a Second in Greats (1886). Quiller-Couch briefly taught Classics at Trinity beginning in 1886. After gaining some journalistic experience in London, primarily as a writer to The Speaker (periodical), he settled in Fowey, Cornwall, in 1891.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 186
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 242g
• ISBN-13: 9789361421570
• ISBN-10: 9361421573
• Artikelnr.: 70110860