The Point Of Honor: Being Certain Adventures Of Certain Gentlemen Of The Pistol, Including Those Of The Notorious Sir Phelim Burke
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ISBN10: 1163281670
ISBN13: 9781163281673
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 322
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163281673
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 322
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Point of Honor by Henry A. Hinkson is a novel that follows the adventures of a group of gentlemen who are skilled in using pistols. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the notorious Sir Phelim Burke, who is known for his deadly accuracy with a pistol. The book is a collection of short stories that detail the various adventures of these gentlemen as they engage in duels and other dangerous activities.The book begins with an introduction to the characters and their backgrounds. Sir Phelim Burke is the most famous of the group, and his reputation as a marksman precedes him. The other gentlemen in the group are also skilled with a pistol and are not afraid to use it when necessary.Throughout the book, the gentlemen engage in duels with each other and with other members of society. They also get involved in various other adventures, such as rescuing a damsel in distress and foiling a plot to overthrow the government.The Point of Honor is a thrilling read that captures the excitement and danger of life in the 18th century. The book is full of action and adventure, and the characters are well-developed and interesting. Fans of historical fiction and adventure stories will enjoy this book.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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