| Author |
Seaman, Augusta Huiell, 1879-1950 |
| Illustrator |
Edwards, George Wharton, 1859-1950 |
| Title |
Jacqueline of the Carrier Pigeons
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Annie R. McGuire
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| Summary |
"Jacqueline of the Carrier Pigeons" by Augusta Huiell Seaman is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the city of Leyden during the late 16th century, amidst the backdrop of the Dutch struggle for independence from Spanish rule. The plot follows siblings Jacqueline and Gysbert as they navigate the challenges posed by war, their dedication to their city, and the role of carrier pigeons in conveying messages during this tumultuous time. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the two protagonists as they release their trained carrier pigeons from Hengist Hill, expressing hopes of trading these birds for messages during the ongoing siege. The siblings share a deep bond, with Jacqueline taking on a protective role over her younger brother Gysbert, who longs to contribute to their community's battle for liberty. As the Spanish army encircles Leyden, they reflect on the ongoing war and its toll on their lives. They are determined to offer support and find ways to resist the enemy, indicating the themes of bravery, personal sacrifice, and the importance of hope in desperation that will undoubtedly play a crucial role throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Netherlands -- History -- Eighty Years' War, 1568-1648 -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Homing pigeons -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Leiden (Netherlands) -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
57466 |
| Release Date |
Jul 8, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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