Lillian Morris, and Other Stories by Henryk Sienkiewicz

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Author Sienkiewicz, Henryk, 1846-1916
Illustrator Garrett, Edmund H. (Edmund Henry), 1853-1929
Translator Curtin, Jeremiah, 1835-1906
Title Lillian Morris, and Other Stories
Contents Lillian Morris -- Sachem -- Yamyol -- The bull-fight.
Credits E-text prepared by Giovanni Fini, Donald Cummings, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (https://archive.org/details/toronto)
Summary "Lillian Morris, and Other Stories" by Henryk Sienkiewicz is a collection of short stories likely written in the late 19th century. The work delves into themes of adventure, human relationships, and the American frontier, highlighted through the character of Ralph, a young Polish emigrant. The opening part specifically focuses on Ralph's journey to California, where he assumes a leadership role in a caravan, emphasizing his growing affection for Lillian Morris. The opening of the story introduces Captain Ralph, who recounts his exciting adventures traveling from New Orleans to the wild landscapes of America, eventually leading a caravan to California during the gold rush. While he grapples with the challenges of leadership and the dangers of the journey, his attention is captivated by Lillian Morris, a delicate young woman traveling with the caravan, whose charm and vulnerability evoke deep feelings in him. As Ralph navigates threats from nature and potential conflicts with his fellow travelers, his protective instincts towards Lillian intensify, suggesting the budding romance between them amid the harsher realities of life on the road. The narrative captures the essence of their growing bond against the backdrop of adventure and peril, setting the stage for their journey and emotional exploration ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, Polish -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 47527
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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