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General Bounce V1

- Or The Lady And The Locusts (1855)

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General Bounce V1: Or The Lady And The Locusts is a novel written by George John Whyte Melville and first published in 1855. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a wealthy and eccentric Englishman, General Bounce, as he travels through Europe and Africa. Along the way, he meets a beautiful and mysterious woman named Lady Ursula, who becomes the object of his affection. However, their relationship is complicated by the arrival of a swarm of locusts, which threaten to destroy the crops and livelihoods of the local people. General Bounce and Lady Ursula must work together to find a solution to the locust problem and save the day. The novel is a blend of adventure, romance, and social commentary, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the attitudes and values of Victorian society.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164655558
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 310
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x17 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 417 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 26. november 2024

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General Bounce V1: Or The Lady And The Locusts is a novel written by George John Whyte Melville and first published in 1855. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the adventures of a wealthy and eccentric Englishman, General Bounce, as he travels through Europe and Africa. Along the way, he meets a beautiful and mysterious woman named Lady Ursula, who becomes the object of his affection. However, their relationship is complicated by the arrival of a swarm of locusts, which threaten to destroy the crops and livelihoods of the local people. General Bounce and Lady Ursula must work together to find a solution to the locust problem and save the day. The novel is a blend of adventure, romance, and social commentary, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the attitudes and values of Victorian society.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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